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HORNWORM
Etymology
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.
Source: Wiktionary
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