The genus Amphion has 1 species in the USA. It is a monotypic genus.
Type specimen: Sphinx (Amphion) nessus (floridensis) -- Cramer, 1777
General Information: This is a small moth. The forewings are brown with a distinct black band. The margin of the forewing is lined with white and is slightly curvy. The hindwings are black and red with a white fringe. The body of the moth has 2 very distinct cream lines between the last two segments. The tip of the abdomen has several lobes of scale tufts.
If you have narrowed something down to this genus, you can use this key to help you narrow down your search to species:
Not applicable, since there is only 1 species found in the USA.
Species List:
Amphion floridensis
The gallery below shows photos of select species in the genus.
Type specimen: Sphinx (Amphion) nessus (floridensis) -- Cramer, 1777
General Information: This is a small moth. The forewings are brown with a distinct black band. The margin of the forewing is lined with white and is slightly curvy. The hindwings are black and red with a white fringe. The body of the moth has 2 very distinct cream lines between the last two segments. The tip of the abdomen has several lobes of scale tufts.
If you have narrowed something down to this genus, you can use this key to help you narrow down your search to species:
Not applicable, since there is only 1 species found in the USA.
Species List:
Amphion floridensis
The gallery below shows photos of select species in the genus.
