Read opening disclaimer! I called this a tomato hornworm in the video and later learned it was a tobacco hornworm. Subscribe! http://www.latebloomershow.com/ Kaye finds a hornworm and keeps it to watch metamorphosis. Did it work? You’ll find out! “Help me inspire people to grow their own food and take control over their food security. Your donation of any amount makes ‘Late Bloomer’ possible and available for anyone.” http://www.latebloomershow.com/donate
With original music by Jon Pileggi.
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:12 – Disclaimer, this is a tobacco hornworm, not a tomato hornworm
:51 – Latin name
:01:01 – 5th instar larva, Manduca sexta, tobacco hornworm
:01:50 – the little white things near head are feet
:02:33 – 2nd instar hornworm
:03:18 – Hornworm is now 5″ long
:05:48 – photos by Dr. James Hogue, Cal State Northridge, larva, pupa, adult moth
:06:57 – hornworm animation
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