Tomato worm

Definition of Tomato worm

(Zool.) the larva of a large hawk moth (Manduca quinquemaculata, Protoparce quinquemaculata, Sphinx quinquemaculata, or Macrosila quinquemaculata) which feeds upon the leaves of the tomato and potato plants, often doing considerable damage. Called also tomato hornworm and potato worm, and in the Southern U. S. tobacco fly.

See also: Tomato

Related Words

caterpillar, genus Manduca, Manduca, Manduca sexta, tobacco hornworm
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