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7776 – Manduca quinquimaculata,
5-Spotted Hawkmoth, (Tomato Hornworm)
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General Species Information
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Host Plant: tomato, tobacco, and relatives (Solanaceae)Host unknown in the Keys
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Historical Range: Most of the USA, Central and South America
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Our Experience with this Species: This species has been found only one time in July on Key Largo.
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Notes: This species is a pest to tomato and tabacco gardners as larvae can quickly defoliate large plants.
Distribution Chart
K. Largo Marath. Ba. Hond B.P.K. No Name Sck. Isd. K. West
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed on that island
Adult Flight Chart
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed in that month
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