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INSECTS

Azalea Sphinx

Darapsa choerilus

Insects
Native
Azalea Sphinx, photo 1 of 5
Azalea Sphinx, Caterpillar
Azalea Sphinx, photo 3 of 5
57–75 mmWingspan

Butterfly or moth in the family Sphingidae with a wingspan of 57–75 mm. Feeds on plants.

There are 96 observations of Azalea Sphinx in Québec, mostly in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Capitale-Nationale and Outaouais, and it has been reported in 12 of the 17 regions. They peak in June.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Abitibi-Témiscamingue31
  2. Capitale-Nationale11
  3. Outaouais11
  4. Lanaudière10
  5. Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean7
  6. Mauricie7
  7. Chaudière-Appalaches5
  8. Estrie5
  9. Laurentides4
  10. Montérégie2
  11. Bas-Saint-Laurent2
  12. Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine1

What the caterpillar eats

NannyberryViburnum lentago
TOXIC
Guelder roseViburnum opulus
TOXIC
Sheep laurelKalmia angustifolia
Virginia spiderwortTradescantia virginiana
Arrow-wood viburnumViburnum dentatum
TOXIC
Virginia creeperParthenocissus quinquefolia
Wine grapeVitis vinifera

Similar species

Virginia Creeper SphinxDarapsa myron
Hydrangea SphinxDarapsa versicolor
Walnut SphinxAmorpha juglandis
Pawpaw SphinxDolba hyloeus
Blinded SphinxPaonias excaecata