I'm sure these fat green creatures have some other name but I call them tomato worms because they are always going to town on my tomato plants! He is kinda cool with his textured skin and his grippy little feet.
I'm sure these fat green creatures have some other name but I call them tomato worms because they are always going to town on my tomato plants! He is kinda cool with his textured skin and his grippy little feet.
Tomato Worm is one of their names ...
Also called hornworm, although they are actually caterpillars. They turn into the beautiful Sphinx Moth http://texasbutterflyranch.com/2012/06/21/loathed-by-gardeners-tomato-hornworms-morph-into-magnificent-sphinx-moths/
Wow, cool! I can't believe that is the same creature, what a transformation!!
I saw a suggestion that if you have the room for it, plant a "sacrifice" plant away from your main garden and move live hornworms there. That way you get the pollinators and don't sacrifice your food.
That is a great idea, thanks!!
You're very welcome. I try to garden organic, so pest control gets creative.