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Virginia Creeper Sphinx - Darapsa myron Attracted to a 365+395 nm LED light Darapsa myron,Geotagged,Summer,United States,Virginia creeper sphinx moth Click/tap to enlarge

Virginia Creeper Sphinx - Darapsa myron

Attracted to a 365+395 nm LED light

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The Virginia creeper sphinx is a moth of the Sphingidae family. It lives from Maine south to south Florida; west to North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Texas. It also can be found in Mexico. The caterpillars are known to feed on virginia creeper and grape.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

Attribution Non-Commercial
Uploaded Aug 23, 2024. Captured Jul 12, 2024 00:03 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/3.5
  • 1/64s
  • ISO640
  • 100mm