Summary
Manduca is a genus of moths in the family Sphingidae, the hawkmoths. The genus is used as a model in the biological sciences. The tobacco hornworm (Manduca sexta) and the tomato hornworm (M. quinquemaculata) in particular have been well studied. The genus was erected by Jacob Hübner in 1807.
Properties
Colors
black
white
gray
brown
yellow
Size
87mm to 150mm (3.42" to 5.90")