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FAMILY   Springidae
SUBFAMILY   Sphinginae
TRIBE   Sphingini
COMMON NAME   Carolina Sphinx
NAME   Manduca sexta
HODGES   7775
DISPLAY #   816
DESCRIPTION   The 2003 (M) images were taken August 23rd @ H. The common name for the caterpillar is Tobacco or Tomato Hornworm. The larva is frequently covered with parasitic fly or wasp eggs which will hatch out and devour the caterpillar. e r
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