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Darapsa myron
Sphinx Moth where forewing has muted "army camouflage" pattern - variably dark brown to pale yellowish-gray, often with green shading (some adults are completely shaded in various tones of green); PM line slightly curved; dark discal dot and pale shading in median area; dark AM and PM bands, and dark patches at apex and anal angle; hindwing brownish-orange. Wingspan 45-65 mm.
Range is eastern and central North America: Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas and New Mexico, north to Manitoba. Habitat is woodlands and edges near hostplants; adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. This one was photographed at a porch light at the edge of a deciduous forest in Edgefield County, SC.
Hodges#7885. Another common name for this moth is Hog Sphinx. Adults fly all year in Florida; March to September elsewhere. Larvae present from April to November. Per BAMONA, this spotting is a new record for the species for Edgefield County, SC.
Spotted on May 11, 2013
Submitted on Jun 23, 2013
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