Manduca rustica
Manduca rustica, the rustic sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. The species was first described by Johan [Christian Fabricius] in 1775.
Distribution
It is found in the southern parts of the United States, southward through Mexico, Central America and South America to Uruguay.Biology
The larvae feed on a variety of plants including Jasminum, Bignonia and Chilopsis. Larvae have been recorded on plants from a variety of families, including Bignoniaceae, Oleaceae, Verbenaceae, Convolvulaceae and Lamiaceae.The species is widespread and adaptable, living in varied habitats from rainforests to deserts and thriving in urban and disturbed habitat. It can live on many types of native and exotic plants.