Rustic Sphinx Moth Arizona

Rustic sphinx manduca rustica fabricius 1775 family.

Rustic sphinx moth arizona. The mottled coloration if looked at closely reveals a zigzag pattern crossing the body from left to right. Mating occurs shortly thereafter with females laying as many as 1 000 eggs on the underside of food plants. Photos of insects and people from the 2019 bugguide gathering in louisiana july 25 27 discussion insects and people from the 2018 gathering in virginia july 27 29 photos of insects and people from the 2015 gathering in wisconsin july 10 12 photos of insects and people from the 2014 gathering. Upcoming events national moth week photos of insects and people.

Sphinx moth larvae migrate underground to metamorphose into adult moths who then dig their way to the surface. Forewing is yellowish brown to deep chocolate brown with a dusting of white scales. Here s how to add your images. The species was first described by johan christian fabricius in 1775.

In southeastern arizona 45 species of sphinx moths have been collected. I primarily hide during the day and emerge at dusk or during the early morning hours. In general the life cycle of sphinx moths is similar for most species. As an adult moth i drink nectar from flowers.

The rich black and white speckled coloration of the rustic sphinx moth is contained by sharp short white dashes on the edges of its hind wings. Manduca rustica the rustic sphinx is a moth in the sphingidae family figures 1 and 2. As a caterpillar i eat the leaves and stems of plants. Sphinx moth my home.

Abdomen has 3 pairs of yellow spots. A small white dot is centered on each forewing. Rustic sphinx moth the rustic sphinx moth is one of the larger moth types you are likely to encounter in the american south. Drink nectar from flowers.

While i am not aware of any scientific data for our area but i would guess we have at least 10 species. The map below showcases in blue the states and territories of north america where the rustic sphinx moth may be found but is not limited to. Manduca rustica the rustic sphinx is a moth of the family sphingidae. Manduca rustica the rustic sphinx is a moth in the sphin gidae family figures 1 and 2.

May be found but is not limited to. Sphinx moths are also known as hawk moths and hummingbird moths. Hairy legs add to its charm.