Hodges # 7775
Fermilab, DuPage County, Illinois
15 September 2004
Photographed in its typical resting position. Caterpillar (see photo below) is the common tobacco hornworm commonly found on tomato plants in our gardens.
Hodges # 7775
Fermilab, DuPage County, Illinois
15 September 2004
Same specimen as above, disturbed slightly so as to show the orange spots on the body.
Hodges # 7775
Fermilab, DuPage County, Illinois
16 August 2006
Disturbed slightly so that it would spread its wings.
Hodges # 7775
Caterpillar, the common tobacco hornworm, which in spite of its name is actually the common pest of our garden tomato plants.
DuPage County, Illinois
1 October 2006