This is a tomato horn worm. If any of you are gardeners, you know this guy. He can strip a tomato plant quickly--you'll think that you've had a deer attack, but you'll need to look more carefully. Their color is a perfect camouflage, but if you are diligent you will find them. And find them you must if you want to enjoy your tomatoes.
But they pay their dues. They serve as hosts to wasp larvae. This poor fella was such a medium. The wasp took care of this pest before we did. The insect world is cruel and hard.
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