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Green things on tomato leaves #751545
Asked May 23, 2021, 9:47 AM EDT
Hello,
I have been finding several of these green things on my tomato leaves and am wondering what they are and if they could be harmful? Thank you!
Fort Bend County Texas
Expert Response
https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/beneficials/index.htm
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On Monday, May 24, 2021, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Dear Wawatoosie, here's the response to your question:
It appears to be an insect pupa. What insect is unknown. You could snip off the leaves and put them in a jar with holes in the lid. If the insect turns out to be beneficial, let it go. If not...well, you know.
https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/ beneficials/index.htm Should you have further questions, please contact the Fort Bend County Master Gardener Hotline and Research at <personal data hidden>
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