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Hornworm

Manduca Quinauemaculata

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34.5242, -82.5402

Field Notes

Description:

Green with white v-shaped pattern on it's back and a black horn on it's rear. 3 to 4 inches long.

Habitat:

Tomato plants

Notes:

Can destroy an entire plant in a couple of days.

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PublishedJuly 9, 2011

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