tomato hornworm
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n.
The destructive larva of a North American hawk moth (Manduca quinquemaculata) that feeds on the leaves of tomato plants.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
large green white-striped hawkmoth larva that feeds on tomato and potato plants; similar to tobacco hornworm
Synonyms: potato worm, Manduca quinquemaculata
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