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Term: Tomato Hornworm

Description

Tomato hornworm is a large and destructive caterpillar that feeds on the leaves and fruits of tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) and other related plants. It is the larval stage of the Manduca quinquemaculata, a species of sphinx or hawk moth.

Senses and Usages

Noun - Sense 1: The larva of the Manduca quinquemaculata, a green caterpillar with distinctive white diagonal stripes on its body and a horn-like projection on its posterior end.
Example Sentence: I found a tomato hornworm munching on my tomato plant, so I removed it to protect my harvest.

Noun - Sense 2: Any similar caterpillar species that feeds on other plants of the Solanaceae family, such as peppers, eggplants, and potatoes.
Example Sentence: The tomato hornworm can also be found devouring my neighbor's pepper plants.

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