I think that I shrieked when I first saw one of those hideous creatures.
First I thought it was mom and her babies. Then I saw no movement. I gently touched up by the front legs and it was soft and seemed fresh. Wasn’t sure if it was dead or in labor / hibernation. So I didn’t want to bother it until checking.
Now I understand what is happening. Heard same info late yesterday.
I had three of them attacking a Sungold tomato growing in a pot on the deck. I have been VIGILANT and have not seen any in the regular garden. So far!
With this wet season, we’re seeing more icky bugs than we have in other seasons, but those GROSS Hornworms are the WORST!
I picked them off (they held on for all they were worth!) with inside-out ziplock bags, and then I left them in the sun to ROAST. They were 3”, 4” and 5” long! *SHUDDER*
Gawd, I HATE THEM!
The tomato plant survived and is providing us with a lot of tomatoes; I LOVE being at the TOP of the Food Chain! :)