Darapsa

Species of Darapsa in Indiana

Azalea Shinx Moth — Azalea Sphinx Moth
(*Darapsa choerilus*)

Virginia Creeper Sphinx Moth
(*Darapsa myron*)

hydrangea sphinx — Hydrangea Sphinx Moth
(*Darapsa versicolor*)

Genus Darapsa

Walker, 1856

Etymology

Darapsa: Unknown, but possibly named for a city of the same name in the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom.

Pronunciation

Duh-ROP-suh

Overview

Darapsa is a New World genus of moths that has only three recognized species; all of which have been found in Indiana.

Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Distribution of Genus Darapsa
Species	3	3	3	3

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the confirmed sightings of the genus Darapsa in Indiana. All sightings were confirmed through photographic documentation by individuals who contributed to the Great American IN Nature Lepidoptera Project (GAIN LP).

GAIN LP
documented
in county.

Photo Credits

Azalea sphinx moth (Darapsa choerilus) courtesy of Steve Sass. Virginia creeper sphinx moth (Darapsa myron) courtesy of Chris Joll. Hydrangea sphinx moth (Darapsa versicolor courtesy of Kristofer Komenda.