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Virginia creeper sphinx

Darapsa myron

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Adults have a muted "army camouflage" pattern with a mix of green and brown. Wingspan 45-65 mm.

Habitat:

Spotted on a backyard fence. Attracted to light. Mixed woods nearby.

Reference Links:

Darapsa myron - Wikipedia, Species Darapsa myron - Virginia Creeper Sphinx - Hodges#7885 - BugGuide.Net

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