Talk:Manduca sexta

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[edit] Tobacco/Tomato Hornworms

Im not sure but I think tobacco and tomato hornworms are separate insects, very similar though.

Yes, they are. See [1].Super Rad! 02:50, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

I just found a Tomato Hornworm that is the thickness of my thumb and measures at least 10CM in length. I have seen many tomato hornworms, but nothing like this one.

Hmm, that does sound quite possible. Does anyone have a good source on average/maximum sizes?Alex Weeks 22:36, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

Does the hornworm sting?

Reading the first paragraph "M. sexta have a short life cycle, lasting about 30 to 50 days. In most areas, M. sexta have about two generations per year, but they can have about three or four generations per year in Florida.[2]" leads me to believe that a year is about 60-100 days, except in Florida. The article continues on to say that eggs hatch a few days after being laid, and I assume that eggs are laid before the parent dies, so what am I missing? —Preceding unsigned comment added by SandyJax (talk • contribs) 15:41, 22 October 2007 (UTC)