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Virginia Creeper Sphinx - Hodges#7885 (Darapsa myron)
Photo#419909
Copyright © 2010
Lyn Atherton
Fresh Sphinx -
Darapsa myron
Okeechobee County, Florida, USA
April 10, 2010
I think this is Xylophanes porcus #7888, but would like confirmation before making page for this species. It appeared to be in relatively fresh condition.
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Contributed by
Lyn Atherton
on 1 July, 2010 - 3:48pm
Last updated 13 July, 2010 - 6:23pm
Moved
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Lyn Atherton
, 13 July, 2010 - 6:23pm
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Within Variation of 7885 - Darapsa myron
X. porcus (rare stray in Florida) would have more obviously falcate wings with fine white edge on both costal and inner margins. Abdomen would appear more slender, tapered and longer relative to wings in this pose. (no rsvp, thanks)
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Bob Patterson
, 13 July, 2010 - 6:05pm
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