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Tomato Hornworm or Manduca quinquemaculata f3.5, ISO100, 1/100sec Geotagged,Manduca quinquemaculata,Tomato Horn Worm,Tomato hornworm,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

    comments (4)

  1. Despite being large, looks easy to miss. Posted 2 years ago
    1. They have perfect color match of the bush they feed on. Posted 2 years ago
  2. Amazing camouflage Posted 2 years ago
    1. And they always look well fed. Posted 2 years ago

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The five-spotted hawkmoth is a brown and gray hawk moth of the Sphingidae family. The caterpillar, often referred to as the tomato hornworm, can be a major pest in gardens.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by William Bodine
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By William Bodine

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Uploaded Feb 8, 2023. Captured in 2863 E Fountain St, Mesa, AZ 85213, USA.