Thread: Hornworm Moth
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Old June 13, 2014   #14
ginger2778
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Originally Posted by AprilMayJune View Post
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.
I don't think you are an idiot at all. I had no idea what that cool looking extremely large green caterpillar was the first time I saw it either. That's what learning is all about. I liked the cute story, that is a nice contribution to the thread.

Marsha
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