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momoese · 11-02-2009, 01:57 PM

Eric , does it have a horn on the end? It looks kinda like a Tomato Horn worm.

"A natural predator of the tomato hornworm is a tiny beneficial insect called the braconid wasp. This wasp lays its eggs inside the hornworm. As they hatch, they eat their way out, killing the hornworm in the process. It's a bit off-putting to see this creature on your plants, but you're better off letting him be and letting the wasps do their job. Once they hatch, they'll be enough braconid wasps to keep your garden hornworm free."

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momoese Banana grower momoese's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Zone: zone 10 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 7,593 BananaBucks : 41,950 Feedback: 9 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,757 Times Was Thanked 10,895 Times in 3,314 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 730 Times	Re: Surprise Visitor! Share your bug and little critter pictures with me! Eric , does it have a horn on the end? It looks kinda like a Tomato Horn worm. "A natural predator of the tomato hornworm is a tiny beneficial insect called the braconid wasp. This wasp lays its eggs inside the hornworm. As they hatch, they eat their way out, killing the hornworm in the process. It's a bit off-putting to see this creature on your plants, but you're better off letting him be and letting the wasps do their job. Once they hatch, they'll be enough braconid wasps to keep your garden hornworm free."