Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 911699

Five-spotted hawkmoth
Manduca quinquemaculata

Observation date: July 22, 2013
Submitted by: amycb75
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found some moths that look similar to this one but I didn't find any that had those raised spots on the back that almost looks like 2 more eye balls. This was a really cool looking moth and probably the biggest one I've ever seen.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 22, 2013
Coordinator notes: Note to submitter: Manduca quinquemaculata is one of two species (the other is Manduca sexta) in the sighting locale whose larva feed on tomato and related plants, known as the "tomato hornworm".
Checklist region(s): United States, Tarrant County, Texas