hornworm

== English == === Etymology === From horn +‎ worm. === Pronunciation === === Noun === hornworm (plural hornworms) A caterpillar of a hawk moth that has a hornlike tail process. Some moths in the genus Manduca of the hawk moth family Sphingidae. ==== Usage notes ==== Many species in the genus Manduca are commonly called sphinxes. ==== Derived terms ==== tobacco hornworm, Manduca sexta tomato hornworm, Manduca quinquemaculata ==== Translations ====