Tomato Hornworm Resting on Leaf Coloring Page

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Story Spark

Imagine you're a tiny explorer stumbling upon a giant, slumbering Tomato Hornworm nestled on a verdant tomato leaf. What dreams do you think it is having as it rests?

Parent's Toolkit

Word of the Day

Camouflage

When an animal blends in with its surroundings, making it difficult to see. Like hiding in plain sight!

Did You Know?

• Tomato Hornworms have five pairs of prolegs (false legs) that help them grip leaves as they munch. Isn't that neat!
• If threatened, Tomato Hornworms can rear up and hiss, trying to scare away predators. They're like tiny, leafy dragons!
• Before transforming into moths, Tomato Hornworms burrow underground, creating a smooth cell to pupate.

Conversation Corner

? Have you ever seen a caterpillar in your garden? What was it eating?
? If you could transform into any insect, which would you choose and why?
? How does the Tomato Hornworm help or hurt the tomato plant in the garden?

Download this free Realistic Tomato Hornworm coloring page for kids. This detailed printable shows a large hornworm resting on a leaf. Print and color today.