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Tomato hornworms in home gardens

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The journey of a hornworm goes through several stages throughout its lifetime. From emerging as a tiny ovum, the hornworm slowly develops into a caterpillar that voraciously consumes on foliage. As the caterpillar grows, it sheds its skin numerous times, casting off its old skin for a new one, allowing its physique to grow. After a sequence of molts, the hornworm attains its full size, calculating approximately three to four inches in length. At this point, it enters the chrysalis stage by fastening itself to a safe surface. Within the chrysalis, the hornworm transforms into an entirely distinct creature. This metamorphosis is nothing short of miraculous, as the larva undergoes a total restructuring of its body. After a period of waiting, the pupa splits open, and the fully-grown hornworm emerges with colorful winged appendages. The adult hornworm, now a night-flying insect, seeks a mate to proceed the cycle. After mating, the female hornworm deposits her eggs on a suitable host plant for the offspring. And so, the life cycle of a hornworm starts over again, persisting the circle of existence for this fascinating creature.
The journey of a hornworm goes through several stages throughout its lifetime. From hatching as a tiny egg, the hornworm slowly develops into a caterpillar that voraciously feeds on foliage. As the caterpillar matures, it molts numerous times, casting off its old skin for a new one, allowing its physique to expand. After a series of molts, the hornworm attains its full size, calculating approximately three to four inches in length. At this point, it enters the pupal stage by fastening itself to a secure area. Within the pupa, the hornworm transforms into an entirely different creature. This transformation is nothing brief of miraculous, as the larva undergoes a total restructuring of its body. After a period of waiting, the pupa splits open, and the fully-grown hornworm emerges with colorful wings. The grown-up hornworm, now a moth, seeks a mate to continue the cycle. After mating, the female hornworm lays her ova on a suitable food source for the offspring. And so, the life span of a hornworm repeats again, persisting the circle of existence for this amazing creature.

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