About Darapsa myron Cramer, 1779
Adult Darapsa myron are typically large moths with long abdomens that end in a point. The upper surface of the forewing is striped in shades ranging from green to brown, with a dark dot at its center. The upper surface of the hindwing is orange, and the total wingspan of adults measures 2 to 3 inches. The larvae of this species are commonly called "hornworms", named for the large blue horn located on their posterior end. Young larvae are slim and yellow. As they mature, they darken to green, pink, or brown, and develop 7 pairs of diagonal stripes that merge into a black dorsal line. Within its distribution range, Darapsa myron occurs in southern Ontario and Quebec in Canada. In the United States, it is found from Maine south to southern Florida, and west to North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. This species is also found in Mexico. The adult moths prefer woodland or brush habitats.
