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Sphingidae
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Moths of Iowa
Sphingidae
Sphinginae
7775 Manduca sexta (Linnaeus, 1763)
Carolina Sphinx
Life History:
Identification - Large moth, looks like a hummingbird with yellow spots along side the abdomen.
Flight times: May - October
Wing Span: 105-125mm
Caterpillar Host Plants: Potato and tomato plants.
Habitat: