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Manduca rustica
Quite a big one. 8 cm
It is found in the southern parts of the United States (straying into the northern United States at times), southward through Mexico, Central America and South America to Uruguay. The species is widespread and adaptable, living in varied habitats from rainforests to deserts and thriving in urban and disturbed habitat. It can live on many types of native and exotic plants.
The larvae feed on Jasminum and Bignonia species and other plants of the Verbenaceae, Convolvulaceae and Lamiaceae and Boraginaceae families.
Spotted on May 2, 2015
Submitted on Jun 16, 2015
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