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Tomato Hornworm Moth
Scientific name: Manduca quinquemaculata. This moth is a part of the hawkmoth group, meaning that itβs relatively large with a long proboscis. The five spotted hawkmoths are the Sphingidae family's brown and grey hawk moth. Itβs a threat to all Solanaceae plant family crops, including tomato, tobacco, potato, and pepper. They are a major pest in gardens. They get their name from the raising of their posterior end and their use of tomatoes as host plants.