Hornworm

Pronunciation
/HOR-nur-worm/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Hornworm
Plural
Hornworms

Definition

The common name for the larvae of several species of large moths in the Sphingidae family, particularly in the genus _Manduca_.

Etymology

From the characteristic horn-like structure on their abdomen.

Example

Hornworms are voracious pests of tomato and tobacco crops.

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