This publication reviews the life cycle, biology and pest management of some kinds of sphinx moths, including the tomato hornworm, appropriate for youth ages 8-15. It It also has educational activities including a fill-in-the-blank and a maze.

Burls, K., Moffitt, M., and Newton, J. 2019, Know Nevada Insects Youth Exercise: Sphinx Moths, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno FS 19-15

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Know Nevada Insects Youth Exercise: Sphinx Moths

Published by: Burls, K., Moffitt, M., and Newton, J., 2019, Know Nevada Insects Youth Exercise: Sphinx Moths, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno FS 19-15