Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Amphion floridensis B.P. Clark 1920, synonyms:
Amphion nessus
Amphion nesus
Explanation of Names
Nessus, the original specific epithet, and still used as a common name, is from Greek mythology. Quoting from Wikipedia--
Nessus (mythology):
In Greek mythology, Nessus (Greek: Νεσσος) was a famous centaur who was killed by Heracles, and whose tainted blood in turn killed Heracles. He was the son of Ixion and Nephele, the Cloud. He fought in the battle with the Lapiths. He became a ferryman on the river Euenos.
Range
eastern United States and Canada, west to Alberta, common
(1)Season
adults fly April-July in the north, 2 broods in the south
(1)Food
Larvae feed on Ampelopsis, grape, and cayenne pepper. Adults nectar at flowers during the day and at dusk:
Remarks
Covell notes that this was formerly known as
A. nessus and calls it
A. floridensis (1), but the more recent Arnett still reflects
A. nessus (2).
Internet References
3 pinned adult images and collection site map (All-Leps)
