About Manduca rustica Fabricius, 1775
Manduca rustica, commonly known as the rustic sphinx, is a moth species belonging to the family Sphingidae. This species was first formally described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1775. This moth can be found in the southern regions of the United States, and individuals occasionally stray into the northern parts of the United States. Its range extends southward through Mexico, Central America, and South America, reaching as far south as Uruguay.