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Definition of Tomato hornworm
1. Noun. Large green white-striped hawkmoth larva that feeds on tomato and potato plants; similar to tobacco hornworm.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tomato Hornworm
Literary usage of Tomato hornworm
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Biotechnology and Food: Leader and Participant Guide by Tom Zinnen, Jane Voichick (1994)
"If farmers can learn to grow the wasps that eat tomato hornworm, farmers might
be able to control the hornworm without having to use chemicals. ..."
2. Biological Control of Insects and Mites: An Introduction to Beneficial by Daniel L. Mahr, Nino M. Ridgway (1993)
"... the bands are removed and destroyed. or brightly colored foliage feeders such
as Colorado potato beetle, Mexican bean beetle, and tomato hornworm. ..."
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