A really fat worm

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  1. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    I found this big boy munching away on my little pear tomato plants today.I ususally find at least 4 of these tomato worms on my plants every year.
    He really has great markings on him or her.

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  3. teddybear

    teddybear In Flower

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    He does seem rather happy munching. Do you know a good site for catterpilars? I tried to find pics to id one in my strawberries and couldn't find it on any that I tried. Thanks!
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    You could try posting it in the Butterfly / Moth forum Teddy, we may be able to ID it for you
     
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    My geese love to eat those giant hornworms!
     



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  6. teddybear

    teddybear In Flower

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    Thanks Frank I am so slow with the pic thing, guess I beter get to practicing. That one has already crawled off but I keep my eye open and camara handy.
     
  7. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Those green Hornworms really gross me out when I find them on my tomatoes! Now that I'm being inspired to feed all these various caterpillars to see the butterfly, can anyone tell me what these turn into?
     

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