cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17588319

[Image description: a thicc green hornworm hanging onto the stem of a tomato plant. The hornworm is speckled with little white dots, has eyespots and angular white stripes down his side, and the namesake sharp little spike of a horn on its butt.]

  • SpaceNoodleEnglish
    3·
    8 months ago

    I presume it went for a swim in the soapy water jar moments thereafter?

    • thrawnOPEnglish
      13·
      8 months ago

      I usually put them out on my driveway and it doesn’t take long before a bird spots my tasty snack offering. Someday I’d love to have chickens to give them to instead.

      • SpaceNoodleEnglish
        7·
        8 months ago

        Great idea. I’ve got a family of crows on the property that appreciate big bug snacks.