Moths of North Dakota

Identification key to the Sphingidae of North Dakota

 

17 (16).      Abdominal spots yellow.                                     Genus Manduca, go to 17a     

 

     Yellow abdominal spots of Manduca quinquemaculatus.     Picture of Manduca quinquemaculatus showing typical wing pattern for the genus.

 

17'.      Abdominal spots pink.     *Agrius cingulata-- Pink-spotted hawkmoth 

 

Pink spotted abdomen of Agrius cingulata.     Picture of Agrius cingulata.

 

   

 

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Last updated: 09/08/03

Gerald M. Fauske
Research Specialist
NDSU
202 Hultz Hall
Fargo, ND 58105
E-Mail: Gerald.Fauske@ndsu.nodak.edu

 
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