Virginia Creeper Sphinx
Darapsa myron (Cramer, 1780)
Family: Sphingidae
Status: Occasional resident
Range: From the east coast this moth is found west to the Dakotas, Nebraska, Colorado and New Mexico.
Larval Hostplant(s): Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus) and Grape (Vitis)
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Broods/Flight Times: Probably double-brooded in our area
Habitat: Found in/near wooded areas where their larval hostplants thrive.
Avg. Wingspan: 1 3/4 – 2 1/2 Inches
Found at: Box Elder WMA, Fontenelle Forest, Gilbert-Baker WMA, Hackberry Creek WMA, Harlan County Reservoir, Indian Cave SP, Niobrara Valley Preserve, Rowe Sanctuary, Table Rock WMA.
Overwintering: As pupae.
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🔗Links: Moth Photographers Group, BugGuide.net
