Tomato: Aphids categories: Tomato Tomato Insects Vegetables last review date: 2025-04-16 07:35 Aphid colony on leaf Photo by: A.L. Antonelli Biology Several species of aphids may feed on tomato. They are soft-bodied, pear-shaped insects which may be yellowish, pink, green, or black in color. They are usually found feeding in large colonies on new growth […]
Tomato: Brown marmorated stink bug categories: Tomato Tomato Insects Vegetables last review date: 2025-08-19 09:01 Brown marmorated stink bug damage on green tomato fruit Photo by: Gerald Brust, Univ of Maryland Biology The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is an introduced pest species from Asia that is spreading quickly across the United States. Nymphs and […]
Tomato: Colorado potato beetle categories: Tomato Tomato Insects Vegetables last review date: 2024-06-05 10:25 Colorado potato beetle adult Photo by: Clemson University Biology The adult Colorado potato beetle is a broad (1⁄4″ wide), yellow-and-black striped beetle up to about 3⁄8″ in length. The adults overwinter in the soil, emerging in the spring. They lay clusters […]
Tomato: Flea beetles categories: Tomato Tomato Insects Vegetables last review date: 2023-04-04 12:00 Adult flea beetle damage on potato leaf Photo by: Unknown Biology Flea beetles are small, brown to metallic black beetles with a habit of jumping like fleas when disturbed. They feed on many plants including potatoes, beets, kale, collards, radish, and many […]
Tomato: Slugs categories: Tomato Tomato Insects Vegetables last review date: 2025-02-26 04:05 Slug damage and slime Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Slugs are common garden pests in western Washington. They resemble snails, but lack shells. They may vary in size from as little as 1⁄4″ up to several inches in length, depending on age and […]
Tomato: Spider mites categories: Tomato Tomato Insects Vegetables last review date: 2025-04-16 08:06 Spider mites under microscope Photo by: L.K. Tanigoshi Biology Spider mites are tiny, eight-legged mites which range in color from yellowish to green or red. They typically feed on the underside of leaves, causing a yellowish to bronze stippling or speckling of […]
Tomato: Tomato hornworm categories: Tomato Tomato Insects Vegetables last review date: 2024-06-05 02:10 Tomato hornworm larva close-up Photo by: W. Cranshaw, CSU Biology The tomato hornworm is the larva of a sphinx moth. The adult moth has a wingspan of up to 4″-5″. Wing color is generally mottled gray. Mature caterpillars may reach up to […]