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".