Q.What Is This On My Tomato Plant ? What Should I Do To Prevent Its Return?
I have 8 tomato plants in my 18 x 20 garden with a variety of other’s vegetables and flowers. I’ve never seen anything like this over the yrs. what is it?
GKH_Susan
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on August 18, 2021
Ewww! The large caterpillar (tomato hornworm) has been parasitized. The eggs will hatch and the larva will consume the caterpillar.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/wasps-that-are-predatory.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/parasitic-wasp-info.htm
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