tobacco hornworm parasitic wasps covered in parasitoid wasp larvae 🐛 CREATURE FEATURE: The relationship

CREATURE FEATURE: The relationship between the gardener and garden pests can be a complex one. Take for example, the hornworm. Hornworms chew leaves and can completely defoliate a plant, as well Tomato growers know the tobacco hornworm can destroy a plant overnight. But a tiny natural ally helps keep them in check: the braconid wasp. Producer Michelle Lotker visits Dr. Adrian Smith, who works A tomato hornworm with parasitic wasp eggs Stock Photo Alamy Parasitic tobacco hornworm wasp, scann Stock Image Science Source Images This tomato hornworm has already had dozens of parasitic wasp larva burst out, begin consuming it, and spin their cocoon on it for metamorphosis into adults. It will die shortly after they Parasitic wasp for the win! Been battling hornworms all year and love to see this! : r insects

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