Insects of Iowa

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Moths of Iowa

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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.

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