what are the whitespots on a green tomatoe worm?

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what are the whitespots on a green tomatoe worm?

2006-09-22 12:32:15 · 3 answers · asked by POO 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape

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They are the cocoons of Braconid Wasps. The eggs that were laid in the body of the Hornworm hatched and the larva fed on the worm's body. Adult Braconid Wasps will soon emerge from these cocoons and fly off in search of more Hornworms, if left undisturbed.

2006-09-22 20:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

They are the larva of a very small WASP. They kill the Worn (Tomatoe worms)worms. In-other -words, they are a good thing.

2006-09-22 13:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by whataboutme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

That's the part that make them taste so sweet and yummy.

2006-09-22 12:38:17 · answer #3 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋