About Darapsa versicolor Harris, 1839
Darapsa versicolor, commonly known as the hydrangea sphinx, is a moth species belonging to the family Sphingidae. It is found in eastern North America, where it often inhabits wetland areas. The species was first formally described by Thaddeus William Harris in 1839. Adults of this moth have a wingspan ranging from 58 to 80 millimeters. Their forewings are green-brown in color and marked with curved white patches. Within the northern part of this species' range, adults have a single flight period that occurs from June to July. In the southern part of the range, adults can be seen during warm months. The caterpillars of Darapsa versicolor feed on three plant species: wild hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), and water-willow (Decodon verticillatus).
