Azalea Sphinx
Darapsa choerilus (pholus) (Cramer, [1780])
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Macroglossinae
Identification: Similar to Darapsa myron but larger; foretibia spined. Forewing reddish brown with purplish shading. Pm. line straight or nearly so, not as curved as in myron.
Wing Span: 5.7-7.5 cm.
Life History:
Flight: April-August; two broods.
Caterpillar Hosts: Azaleas, blueberries, sour-gum, viburnums, and other plants.
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: Throughout eastern North America.
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs:
Comments: NULL
Alternate Scientific Names:
Darapsa choerilus
Darapsa pholus
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Observation date: Jun 17, 2018
Submitted by: sevans
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 18, 2018
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Observation date: Jun 09, 2018
Submitted by: disteffv
Region: Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 13, 2018
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Observation date: May 28, 2018
Submitted by: Joe Bartok
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 31, 2018
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Observation date: Aug 24, 2017
Submitted by: Daniel Taylor
Region: Worcester County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 24, 2017
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Observation date: Jul 03, 2017
Submitted by: Ideaphore
Region: Nova Scotia, Canada
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Aug 05, 2017
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Observation date: Aug 03, 2017
Submitted by: juliwoo
Region: Westchester County, New York, United States
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Aug 03, 2017
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Observation date: Jul 06, 2017
Submitted by: Sheryl Johnson
Region: Scioto County, Ohio, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 14, 2017
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Observation date: Jun 06, 2017
Submitted by: trinectes
Region: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 20, 2017
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Observation date: Jun 14, 2017
Submitted by: JohnRoosenberg
Region: Albany County, New York, United States
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jun 17, 2017
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Observation date: Jun 07, 2017
Submitted by: Michelle Noonan
Region: Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 07, 2017
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Observation date: May 28, 2017
Submitted by: Joe Bartok
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 29, 2017
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Observation date: Aug 11, 2016
Submitted by: Blanchet
Region: Alberta, Canada
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 01, 2017
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Observation date: Jul 23, 2016
Submitted by: TCat7187
Region: Cecil County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Feb 08, 2017
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Observation date: Jul 24, 2016
Submitted by: Ilona L.
Region: Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Dec 16, 2016
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Observation date: Aug 27, 2016
Submitted by: godoverh2o
Region: York County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 28, 2016
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Observation date: Jul 31, 2016
Submitted by: Trailmaker
Region: Jefferson County, Ohio, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 21, 2016
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Observation date: Jun 28, 2016
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 15, 2016
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Observation date: Jun 17, 2015
Submitted by: iangardner
Region: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 13, 2016
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Observation date: Jul 30, 2016
Submitted by: franpope
Region: Tucker County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 03, 2016
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Observation date: Jul 31, 2016
Submitted by: curtis.lehman
Region: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 31, 2016
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Observation date: Jul 06, 2016
Submitted by: jollygoodyellow
Region: Nova Scotia, Canada
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 12, 2016
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Observation date: Jul 08, 2016
Submitted by: Mr Bill E-B
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 11, 2016
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Observation date: Jun 10, 2016
Submitted by: georgeegirl
Region: Pine County, Minnesota, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Jun 12, 2016
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Observation date: Jun 19, 2015
Submitted by: curtis.lehman
Region: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 12, 2016
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