Tomato Hornworm Upsidie Down with an Aphid
by Debby Pueschel
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Tomato Hornworm Upsidie Down with an Aphid
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Debby Pueschel
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The first time I saw one of these ugly worms, I immediately called my grandmother who had wonderful gardens! It was that day I realized that these creatures, are not the best pest to have in the garden. This Tomato Hornworm is creepy and destructive. At the head of the worm is an aphid doing what they do.
Here are some facts about these critters.
*Tomato hornworms are very large caterpillars with a horn-like tail.
*Their favorite plant is tomato.
*Hornworms chew leaves and can completely defoliate plants.
*They can also chew holes in the fruit.
*Physical removal is usually the only necessary management.
They are difficult to spot until you are right on them, and that they are hard to find. I came across two today. I was only aware of these worms when I spotted a a large fly annoying the worm. It would land on the worm, then fly to another spot and land again. They battle of nature was interesting.
*A GORGEOUS GREEN 12-18-21
*YOUR VERY BEST PHOTOGRAPHY 11-4-21
*Bugs Bugs and More Bugs. 10-24-21
*GEEK ART and FUNKY FREETING CARDS ETC 10-29-21
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September 12th, 2021
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Gary F Richards
Spectacular Tomato Hornworm composition, lighting, shading, beautiful colors and artwork! F/L voted
Julieanne Case
Oh so great! A green caterpillar within the green. Looks like a tomato caterpillar! They don't like tomato plants sprayed with a mixture of vinegar, jalapeno and garlic watered down!
Michaela Perryman
Congratulations, featured in A Gorgeous Green group 18th December 2021 Please add your featured image to the Discussion page for 2021 features, if you wish
Debby Pueschel replied:
Thank you Michaela for featuring my work in your group A Gorgeous Green 12-18-21
Debby Pueschel
Thank you Bob for featuring my Hornworm in your group Your Very Best Photography 11-4-21
Debby Pueschel
Thank you Jeff for featuring my work in your group GEEK ART and FUNKY FREETING CARDS ETC 10-29-21
Sunil Kapadia
See that camouflage. marvelous capture. Lovely details. L/F
Debby Pueschel replied:
Sunil, I work in the garden and screech when I come across them...the get the camera!
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