Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1104862

Rustic sphinx
Manduca rustica

Observation date: September 28, 2016
Submitted by: Abigood
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It had been dry for about two weeks. I found this large larvae crossing a blacktop path. It was either looking for food or a place to pupate considering its late instar. It was near a willow but it also could have come from an American Beauty Berry.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 01, 2016
Coordinator notes: American Beauty Berry is a known foodplant for this species.
Checklist region(s): United States, Louisiana, Jefferson Parish