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The Fabulous Underworld
of a Tomato Canopy

Photos by Debbie Roos, Agricultural Extension Agent.

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bloated, parasitized aphid mummy

parasitized aphid mummy with parasitic wasp about to emerge (note outline of exit hole)

aphid mummy with exit hole where Aphidius wasp emerged

Hemipteran eggs on stem

parasitized stink bug eggs; stink bug eggs parasitized by Scelionid wasps typically turn dark

armyworm egg cluster

hatching armyworm larvae

close-up of hatching armyworm larvae; note darkened parasitized eggs up top

close-up of hatching armyworm larvae

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This page last updated January 16, 2006.

 

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