Five-spotted Hawk-moth

Manduca quinquemaculatus

Checklist Number
69.0051 [B&F: 1974]

Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification

Classification

Family:Sphingidae
Subfamily:Sphinginae
Genus:Manduca
Species:quinquemaculatus
Authority:(Haworth, 1803)

Recorded infrequently in the 19th Century through accidental importation in produce from North America. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 110-130 mm. Resembles Convolvulus Hawk-moth Agrius convolvuli, but with large yellow spots on side of abdomen and more boldly marked hindwing. Larva feeds on Tomato, Potato and Tobacco; no evidence of breeding in the UK.