We had hornworms two years ago. They still haunt my dreams, hahaha. I actually was such a newbie I thought they were just GIGANTIC, crazy,
benign caterpillars, here for a friendly visit, and "wow, let's get the camera!”
Then I noticed the missing leaves (why else did I think caterpillars would be on my plants?! I am an idiot, yes,) did a quick Google and....ugh. I'm just glad my husband was brave enough to dispose of them. Shudder.
That is my unhelpful contribution to this thread.