tomato worms

[ilroost]

are wreaking havoc on my plants.
The chickens love them though

[Mugwump]

Haven't had those stinkers for years now...still watch for them tho...

[ilroost]

do they turn into butterflies or moths

[Mugwump]

As far as I know, they just get fatter and bigger......maybe Jan will pop in and give us a clue..she's our plant/garden guru

[ilroost]

After reading on them, they are hornworms, high in calcium and great food for my gecko's.
Looks like they will get a treat tonite

[ilroost]

These guy's will be happy tonite

[wiggs]

They turn into very large moths, here is a site about them
http://www.vegedge.umn.edu/vegpest/hornworm.htm
warning! the tomato plant is in the nightshade family, it is poisonous.

[ilroost]

Thanks Jan