These 3 hornworms were found on sweet potato ( Ipomoea batatas ), but I have observed that they also feed on water spinach ( Ipomoea aquatica ). I did rear the caterpillars until the adults hatched. The caterpillars and moths were different in colors, but it seems that the moths have the same pattern and also pink spots on the abdomen. Are all of these moths sweet potato hornworm ( Agrius cingulata )?
In the photo collage, caterpillar of each moth is right below.
Hi again,
Yes, they are all Agrius cingulata (on the first photo of the collage, also is partly visible a Danaus plexippus). The second individual of A. cingulata is for sure a male, because of the thick and long antennae.
Best regards,
Athanasios
Hi again,
Yes, they are all Agrius cingulata (on the first photo of the collage, also is partly visible a Danaus plexippus). The second individual of A. cingulata is for sure a male, because of the thick and long antennae.
Best regards,
Athanasios
Dear Athanasios G Mpamnaras ,
Thank you very much. Yes, in the first photo of the collage is my Monarch butterfly partly visible. It did hatch that day.
Kind regards,
Nandeni
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