Five-spotted Hawk-moth
Manduca quinquemaculatus
Checklist Number69.0051 [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.
