The posterior horns on caterpillars are decorations and not used for stinging potential predators. Examples of horned caterpillars are dragon-headed caterpillars, tomato hornworms, tobacco hornworms, and more. We wrote this article to share detailed information about various horned caterpillar types with pictures for easy identification. Some hornworms have a horn-like tail, and others have spiky-looking structures to give them a caterpillar appearance. Identifying different types of horned caterpillars can sound simple, but you need to know a thing or two.
They use their horns to defend themselves against potential predators. These creepy crawlies with horns are larvae of moths and butterflies. If you have a backyard garden, chances are you’ve come across several horned caterpillars.
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