>>John >>That moth/hornworm doesn't live in North America. >>I found the name thru the European Curator of a Moth/lep. muesem in NI. >>The apple coloring happens while the worm is on its way to the soil. >>L.B. Byron, Am in total agreement. Did you think that I said otherwise? Did you come up with a different ID? And am assuming that by NI you meant NL? Oops, just received another post from you..... >>John >>Search worked today >>Her hornworm is a "Mimas Tilia" >>Got to get off this topic since this one doesn't eat chiles. >>This was posted 11/11/2000 >>L.B. L.B., Well that's reassuring, as that's the exact ID that I came up with. LOL Dewi was in her pepper patch when it attacked her, so I consider it on topic. (kinda) Last post on the subject anyway. John (expecting freeze Saturday morning) (My Peter peppers might shrivel in a light freeze, but will survive) --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.282 / Virus Database: 150 - Release Date: 9/25/01