Kingdom Animalia Family Sphingidae Scientific name Darapsa choerilus Rank Species | Class Insecta Genus Darapsa Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | |
Similar Darapsa, Darapsa myron, Amphion floridensis, Deidamia inscriptum, Butterflies and moths |
Darapsa choerilus (azalea sphinx) is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found in the United States and southern Canada east of the Rocky Mountains.
The wingspan is 57–75 mm.
The larvae feed on azalea and Viburnum species.
References
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