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Tobacco Hornworm

Manduca sexta

Photo by MelissaZ
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Field Notes

Description:

Giant green caterpillar!

Habitat:

Tomato plants

Species ID Suggestions

Tobacco Hornworm

Manduca sexta

Reference Link
ConorSheaWing
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Comments (2)
MelissaZ
Or Tomato Hornworm? Where can I put it before it further damage my tomatoes?

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PublishedAugust 9, 2013

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