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Virginia Creeper Sphinx Moth
Darapsa myron
40.8684, -75.608
Field Notes
Description:
Family: Sphingidae, Subfamily: Macroglossinae (Small Sphinx Moths). Length: 28-38 mm. Wingspan: 45-65 mm. FW is variably light brown to green (this one in rough condition and tan). Thin orange border and wide bands of darker shading, boldest beyond outer PM line. Dull orange HW has a brown or greenish or in this case tan patch at anal angle. Hosts: Virginia Creeper, grape and viburnum. (Common)
Habitat:
Fields, meadow, woodlands, lawns where host plant is. (Came to black light)
Notes:
With Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda) Length: 26 mm (Royal Silkworm Moth). Virginia Creeper Sphinx Moth shown here is the 3rd different one I found (different color and condition)
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 25, 2013
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