Darapsa: Unknown, but possibly named for a city of the same name in the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom.
Myron: Was a Greek sculptor of the 5th century whose name was used to mean perfumed oil.
Pronunciation
Duh-ROP-suh MY-ron
Other Common Names
Grapevine Sphinx and Hog Sphinx
Documented Occurrences
This map shows the confirmed sightings of the Virginia Creeper Sphinx in Indiana. All sightings were confirmed through photographic documentation by individuals who contributed to the Great American IN Nature Lepidoptera Project (GAIN LP).
As their name implies, Virginia Creeper Sphinx caterpillars are specialists on Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), and other members of the grape (Vitaceae) family. Adult moths feed upon nectar.
Known Larval Food Sources in Indiana
Family
Taxonomic Name
Common Name
Order: Vitales
Vitaceae
Ampelopsis spp.
peppervine, aka porcelainberry
Parthenocissus spp.
Virginia creeper and woodbine
Vitis spp.
grapes
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