they are an excritory organ that removes waste from the body of insects.
A horn worm either tomato or tobacco grows into a moth.
Moth
There is a special kind of wasp, not the normal wasp that stings, but his wasp lays eggs on a horn worm and as soon as these eggs hatch, the wasps will eat the horn worm.
mutualism.
The blue horned sperm worm
mutualism
The scientific name for a tomato hornworm is Manduca quinquemaculata.
The answer to this question can be found at www.vegedge.umn.edu/vegpest/hornworm.htn
yes.a stag beetle and a horn beetle
A hookworm or tobacco worm is usually found on your tomato plants. They can be between 1.5 inches and 3.5 inches depending on age.
No, a hornworm is not an earthworm. Hornworms are the larvae of certain moths, particularly from the Sphingidae family, and are known for their distinctive horn-like projection on their bodies. In contrast, earthworms are segmented worms from the class Oligochaeta and are primarily found in soil, playing a crucial role in soil aeration and nutrient cycling. While both are worms, they belong to entirely different biological groups and have different ecological roles.
Looks like from other sites I've seen that once it's done eating you need to place in a container with wood chips or similar on the bottom where the caterpillar will start its metamorphosis. It says to keep the container in a room between 75 and 85 degrees. I just found one myself and am looking for similar advice.