Q&A - What are the white growths on hornworms?
Question:
What are the white growths on the tomato horn worm?
Answer:
The small white "growths" on the tomato hornworm are eggs from parasitic wasps. If left alone the wasps will hatch and eat the worm and then fly off to look for other worms. This can be very helpful to the tomato gardener.
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What are the white growths on the tomato horn worm?
Answer:
The small white "growths" on the tomato hornworm are eggs from parasitic wasps. If left alone the wasps will hatch and eat the worm and then fly off to look for other worms. This can be very helpful to the tomato gardener.
Related Resources:
Braconid Wasp On Hornworms
A New Twist on Tomato Hornworms
Tomato hornworms in home gardens