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Virginia Creeper Sphinx

Darapsa myron

Photo by suzmonk
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Field Notes

Description:

Late afternoon. Small sphinx moth with green and rose-pink coloring.

Notes:

Color can vary a good bit:<br>
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/38209175

Reference Links:

Hog Sphinx (Darapsa myron) - Information on Hog Sphinx, Darapsa myron, Moth Photographers Group – Darapsa myron – 7885

Species ID Suggestions

Virginia Creeper Sphinx

Darapsa mylon

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StirredMocha
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Comments (1)
suzmonk
You know, I looked at Virginia Creeper Sphinx, StirredMocha. It was my first thought, but this moth seemed to have more rose-pink coloring than was typical ... so wanted to make sure. Thanks very much for the ID!

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PublishedAugust 16, 2014

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