description Ash sphinx moth Overview
The ash sphinx is the hawkmoth species Manduca jasminearum, a member of the family Sphingidae described by Guérin in 1832. It is a large gray to grayish-brown moth of eastern and central parts of the United States, associated with wooded habitats containing ash trees. Its caterpillars feed mainly on ash (Fraxinus) and develop a characteristic tail horn, while adults visit flowers for nectar. Reliance on ash links the species' conservation outlook to the health of ash populations.
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What is the scientific name of the ash sphinx moth?
The ash sphinx is Manduca jasminearum. It belongs to the moth family Sphingidae.
Where is the ash sphinx moth found?
It occurs in eastern and central parts of the United States. The species is associated with wooded habitats where ash trees are present.
Why is Manduca jasminearum called the ash sphinx?
The name reflects its association with wooded habitats containing ash trees. It is also a sphinx moth because it belongs to the family Sphingidae.
When was the ash sphinx moth described?
Manduca jasminearum was described by Guérin in 1832. Adults are characterized in the catalog as large and gray to grayish-brown.
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