Rustic Sphinx Moth Arizona

Warren special to the arizona daily star oct 18 2016 oct 18 2016 updated nov 14 2016.

Rustic sphinx moth arizona.

This sort of data can be useful in seeing concentrations of a particular species over the continent as well as revealing possible migratory patterns over a species given lifespan. 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. 890092 00 7778 manduca rustica rustic sphinx moth fabricius 1775 photographs are the copyrighted property of each photographer listed. Southern new mexico arizona and southern california.

While i am not aware of any scientific data for our area but i would guess we have at least 10 species. Moths of southeast arizona. Manduca rustica the rustic sphinx is a moth in the sphingidae family figures 1 and 2. In general the life cycle of sphinx moths is similar for most species.

In southeastern arizona 45 species of sphinx moths have been collected. Click on the x found on each entry below to hide specific bugs from this page s listing. Eastern moths charles v. Species manduca rustica rustic sphinx.

Rustic sphinx manduca rustica fabricius 1775 family. This striking mammoth sized moth is a member of the sphinx family. Sphinx moths are also known as hawk moths and hummingbird moths. 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.

There are a total of 193 arizona butterflies and moths found in the insect identification database. Butterflies and moths of north america. Contact individual photographers for permission to use for any purpose. Hairy legs add to its charm.

The purple stripes on the side are characteristic. The moths of america north of mexico fascicle 21 sphingidae. The pupa of a hornworm aka rustic sphinx moth is shown. Return to results page for arizona insects.

The rustic sphinx manduca rustica adult. Your insect is the rustic sphinx. Strays to maine massachusetts and new york. The moths in this family are called hawkmoths and the caterpillars are often referred to as hornworms due to the horn shaped protuberance found on their posterior end wagner 2010.

South through central america to uruguay. The mottled coloration if looked at closely reveals a zigzag pattern crossing the body from left to. Collecting and sharing data about lepidoptera. In response to many inquires to the butterflies of se arizona and the moths of se arizona websites here are a few of the most common caterpillars found in urban areas of se arizona.