Hornworms are typically moths at their larval stage. When bred in captivity, hornworms have a turquoise color that makes them look attractive to reptiles. However, you can breed hornworms using a friendly diet for consumption. This makes them common garden pests that are toxic to eat. They typically rely on nightshade family plants, including eggplant, tomatoes, tobacco, and peppers.
Hornworms’ color resembles the primary plants they feed on. Also, they have a soft horn on their tail that grows about 3 to 4 inches long. Naturally, hornworms appear pale green and have spots on their bodies similar to bird predators’ eyes. The most common hornworms used as feeder insects are the tobacco hornworms, also known as Manduca sexta. Popularly used as feeder insects for pet amphibians and reptiles, hornworms are the caterpillars (larvae) of the Manduca genus hawk moths.
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