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Azalea Sphinx Moth - Darapsa choerilus
Copyright © 2008 Marvin and Jo Smith

Azalea Sphinx Moth - Darapsa choerilus
Ozark Mountains, Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
May 8, 2008
Attracted to porch light.
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Contributed by Marvin and Jo Smith on 16 May, 2008 - 1:26am
Last updated 16 May, 2008 - 2:57am

Thanks for the ID, Eric
Within that genus, I'm assuming it must be an Azalea Sphinx so that's where I've moved it. (If I'm wrong, I'm sure someone will slap my hand.) Marvin
… Marvin and Jo Smith, 16 May, 2008 - 2:56am login or register to post comments

Darapsa sp.
Lovely sphinx in the genus Darapsa:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 16 May, 2008 - 1:47am login or register to post comments

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