Manduca rustica the rustic sphinx is a moth in the sphingidae family figures 1 and 2.
Rustic sphinx moth caterpillar host plant.
The caterpillars of rustic sphinx moth feed on various ornamentals including gardenia sunflower lantana and ligustrum.
Each moth species has its own suite of suitable host plants for example some eat only members of the tobacco tomato potato family.
Others must eat the leaves of rose family trees such as plum cherry and apple.
Species and bloom time may vary based on region.
Tersa sphinx moth xylophanes tersa the tersa sphinx is angular and hairy with a pointed abdomen.
Remember that plant diversity is crucial.
While not all moth are pollinators they do have unique realtionships with native plants and provide an important food source for birds as well.
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This striking mammoth sized moth is a member of the sphinx family.
Sphinx moths use a wide range of larval host plants including both woody and nonwoody species.
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Hairy legs add to its charm.
Adult moths have a pattern of blacks whites and browns across their bodies that helps them blend into the bark of trees as a form of camouflage.
The upperside of the forewing is pale brown with lavender gray at the base with dark brown lines.
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Rustic sphinx caterpillars are plagued by a tiny wasp cotesia congregata the larvae of which develop inside the hornworm before chewing out and spinning tiny cocoons that are fastened to the worm.
Other predators and parasites also infest rustic sphinx eggs caterpillars and pupae.
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If you want to see more of both butterflies and moths lepidoptera in your yard the addition of specific host plants is an empowering way to take an active role in supporting species diversity.
The mottled coloration if looked at closely reveals a zigzag pattern crossing the body from left to.
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.
Sphinx moths are medium to large in size with thick bodies and wingspans of 5 inches or more.
Because this is a sporadic pest it would be unwise to apply an insecticide prophylactically.
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The top of the forewing is a dark olive brown with lighter brown on the margin with a narrow tan band along the wingtip to the base and white streaks on the veins.
