But this time it is a different hornworm - not the usual green but a striking black. As near as I can tell, this is the caterpillar form of the Pink Sphinx Moth.
This guy is still growing!
There are several other hornworms on the same tomato plant. But they are a bit different in color. I have to remove them - they will eat the whole plant in a matter of days. I won't kill them - I am going to cut the branch off with them on it and transfer them to another tomato plant that is a late volunteer and won't be bearing edible fruit. I just want to see what they do as they head to the chrysalis stage of development. Should be fun!
3 comments:
Ooo... for hornworms those are actually kind of cool looking. Great colors! I've never seen one like that.
Judy
Wow. I am on a first name basis with the green tomato hornworms, I cannot tell you the name I have given them, just that we know each other. But I have never seen a hornworm like that one.
We need a REALLY close up picture I think.
Ew - one thing about not growing tomatoes is no hornworms. but on the other hand, no fresh tomatoes either. - Margy
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