Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 910751

Five-spotted hawkmoth
Manduca quinquemaculata

Observation date: July 17, 2013
Submitted by: tomatocat
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found 3 on a tomato plant. All leaves at top were eaten off. When I poked it on the back end, it curled its head around to get at me and make noises that sounded like crickets. Has a barb/thorn on top of its head. 2 3/4 inch in length, 1/2 inch wide.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: February 22, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Utah, Utah County