CORN EARWORMS
These caterpillars feed on pods, seeds, fruit and foliage. They vary in color from green to brown, pink, yellow and black, with yellow heads and dark legs. Corn earworms reach 1 ½" or more when fully mature. They bore into tomato fruit and the silk ends of corn ears, bean pods and pea pods. If you would like to see a picture click the link below!: www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/mar98/corn0398.htm
HORNWORMS
Hornworms feed on eggplants and tomatoes. The caterpillars reach 3 ½" to 4" in length. They are green-white oblique lines on their sides and a hornlike projection at the rear. Hornworms can be easily removed by hand and destroyed. However, if they become large, they will strip a plant of foliage in a short time. If you would like to see a picture click the link below! www.duke.edu/.../naturephotos/caterpillars.htm
BEAN LEAFROLLERS
These insects feed on members of the bean family. They are easily recognized because they cut the leaf margins in a semicircle, then roll the flap back over themselves. The larvae are bright yellow and green, and grow to about 1 1/2" long. The head is large, and the caterpillar has a constricted neck. If you would like to see a picture click the link below! : www.floridata.com/ref/P/phas_vul.cfm
DIAMONDBACK MOTHS
Larvae are about 1/3" long when mature, and are pale yellowish-green with scattered black hairs over the body. They tend to be active when disturbed. They are gray, and ½" long. The male moth has three yellow diamond-shaped spots on the middle of the back. The larvae feed on cabbage, cauliflower, collards, broccoli and other Cole crops. If you would like to see a picture click the link below! www.ars.usda.gov/Careers/docs.htm?docid=9532...