Tomato Hornworms | 台北市立動物園資訊網

2020年11月12日—ImagebyBeverlyNashTomatohornwormsareeasytoidentify.Theyarebrightgreencaterpillarswithwhitestripesandablackhorncomingoff ...

You may have walked out to your garden today and asked, “What are the big green caterpillars eating my tomato plants?!?!” These odd caterpillars are tomato hornworms (also known as tobacco hornworms). These tomato caterpillars can do significant damage to your tomato plants[1] and fruit if not controlled early and quickly. Keep reading to learn more about how you can kill tomato hornworms.

Image by Beverly NashTomato hornworms are easy to identify. They are bright green caterpillars with white stripes and a black horn coming off the ends. Occasionally, the tomato hornworm will be black instead of green. They are the larval stage of the hummingbird moth.

Normally, when one tomato hornworm caterpillar is found, others will be in the area as well. Examine your tomato plants carefully for others once you have identified one on your plant...