This is Darapsa myron (Hog Sphinx or Virginia Creeper Sphinx). This is the third and final Darapsa species we have in the USA. Much like Darapsa choerilus that I posted, this is the brown form of the larva. This form is really stunning and makes the contrasting dorsal pattern of this larva really stick out. Darapsa myron is arguably one of the most common species of Sphingidae you encounter in the Northeast, but definitely the most common larva you find on vitaceous plants (Grape - Vitis spp., Virginia Creeper - Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Ampelopis, and others). The larvae do really well in captivity as long as you give them ample room, a bit of humidity, and ventalation. #Sphingidae #SphingidaeUSA #Darapsa #Darapsamyron #HogSphinx #VirginiaCreeperSphinx #Hawkmoths #SphinxMoths #Insects #Caterpillar #GradWork #Projects #Moth #Lepidoptera #Entomology https://www.instagram.com/p/B1_sNNzA_wQ/?igshid=107cyzcehd5zy
