Manduca stuarti explained

Manduca stuarti is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is known from Bolivia.[1]

Description

It can be distinguished from all other Manduca species by the pattern and structure. There is no lateral, yellow patch found on the abdomen underside, but there are intensely coloured patches present on the more distal segments.

Biology

Adults have been recorded from October to December.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Silkmoths . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304110814/http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/mstuarti.htm . 2016-03-04 . 2011-11-01 . Silkmoths.bizland.com.