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What are Hornworms? The tobacco hornworm (Manduca sexta) (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) is an economically important insect pest of many solanaceous (nightshade) crops, such as tobacco, tomato, peppers, and potato. As a contrast to its destructive nature as a caterpillar, adult moths are beneficial pollinators. This insect can be distinguished by its posterior red horn and abdominal markings that look like cigarettes. Like Bombyx mori and Drosophila melanogaster, the tobacco hornworm is also used as a model insect in many scientific studies. Life Expectancy This species is holometabolous, meaning that they go through a complete metamorphosis—egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The average...

Dubia Roaches Vs Hornworms Table of Contents Hornworms have recently been added to many online insect-markets, while Dubia roaches have been a reliable feeder for much longer. If you are trying to compare these two insects as feeders, there are many important questions to ask. In this article, we compare Dubia Roaches and Hornworms directly. We will explore their protein, fat, and fiber content, as well as additional aspects that are important - including how well they will stimulate your leopard gecko, bearded dragon, or other insect-eating reptile or amphibian. Nutritional Profile Experts suggest that the following nutritional profile is...