Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1231817

Virginia creeper sphinx
Darapsa myron

Observation date: September 07, 2019
Date notes: Found with black light
Submitted by: shamytwinsmom
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found with black light on grapevine. I want to know what kind of caterpillar it is.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BarbSendelbach
Verified date: January 05, 2022
Coordinator notes: Unfortunately, this individual was doomed with parasitic wasps. They are very common in Sphinx Moth caterpillars. :(
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Lucas County

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