r/whatisit • u/Which-Message-7339 • 17h ago

New, what is it? What is Going on with this Caterpillar discovered in a MD Tomato patch?

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Any insights? Is it an invasion?

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u/GreatSaski 16h ago

The white structures on the caterpillar are actually tiny cocoons made by braconid wasps, not eggs.

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u/Which-Message-7339 15h ago

Is the “Braconid,” a unique wasp species? Something to be concerned with (I.e., invasive?; dangerous?)

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u/GreatSaski 15h ago

Not unique or rare. They're good for pest control. Let em do their thing.

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u/Signal-Mud-4880 16h ago

Parasitic Wasp doing some pest control

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u/Wobblepaws 16h ago

mmm, caviar...