Florestan Sphinx
Manduca florestan
Arrived at ultaviolet collecting lights in Florida Canyon, Sta. Rita Mountains, Arizona, USA. 27 July 2013.
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This is a tropical insect, one of many that just reaches its northern most range in the riparian canyons of southeastern Arizona, Mew Mexico and Texas. There are many color morphs, apparently allowing the camouflage to work against a variety of backgrounds that might be found between Arizona and Bolivia.
Sphingidae -- Sphinx Moth Family
More Information:
- Bugguide Iowa State University
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Butterflies and Moths of North America
- Google Images
- Google Scholar Literature Search