7778 – Manduca rustica,
The Rustic Sphinx
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Freshly emerged female
Final instar larva
General Species Information
Host Plant: Polyphagus - American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), lantana (Lantana camara)unknown in the Keys
Historical Range: SE USA, Caribbean and Central America
Our Experience with this Species: We have found this species uncommonly in the Keys. They have shown up at artificial lights on Key Largo and Big Pine Key in the months of September, October and November
Notes:
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
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Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed in that month
References
Final instar larva
Freshly emerged female
Final instar larva
Pupa