Something Has Been Eating My Peppers!

06/29/2007 06:17:44 PM · #26

No no, this is HOWARD Burns, Montgomery's younger and handsomer brother.
They were separated at a very young age, growing up in very different environments, yet the similarity of certain behaviours gives strength to the argument for nature over nurture.

06/29/2007 06:27:54 PM · #27

So I found Howard, laying on the ground and STILL eating the very branch I threw him away on. He let me take a few shots, once I promised to share publishing rights. Feeling a new soft spot for Howard, I carried him back to the peppers - hell I can't eat ALL of them anyway! Grow up fast, Howard or I'll toss you back in the forest! :)

He does have a horn and stripes!

06/29/2007 06:30:20 PM · #28

So.... Cindi has a soft spot for cute, horny guys ;)
Or does that only apply to green ones??

But seriously, this is a tobacco hornworm, distinguished from the tomato hornworm by the 7 straight lines as opposed to 8 v-shaped ones.
Tobacco hornworm also has a red horn rather than a black one...
Oh, and larval stage lasts 18 days... have you got enough peppers? :)

Message edited by author 2007-06-29 18:37:28.

06/29/2007 06:33:59 PM · #29

Its all your fault, Sheila. I was fine calling him the icky green thing until you told me his name. How can I throw Howard away?

Hmmmm horny little guy!

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

06/29/2007 06:38:00 PM · #30

Originally posted by idnic:

Its all your fault, Sheila. I was fine calling him the icky green thing until you told me his name. How can I throw Howard away?

Hmmmm horny little guy!

Lol, consider it my good deed for the day!

TCGuru

Canon EOS-40D

06/29/2007 06:39:55 PM · #31

Originally posted by BeeCee:

I'll be darned!! He DOES have a horn on his butt :) LOL

Interesting stripes too!!

So, what will he turn into after the 18 days?? A moth? You nailed it BeeCee!! :)

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

06/29/2007 06:42:49 PM · #32

Originally posted by idnic:

His limb was broken off with him still attached and tossed into the forest behind my house. Enjoy the snack, birds!

Dayum! That's harsh! Would you break Leroy's limb if he was caught munching in your garden?

Message edited by author 2007-06-29 18:43:14.

TCGuru

Canon EOS-40D

06/29/2007 06:44:51 PM · #33

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Dayum! That's harsh! Would you break Leroy's limb if he was caught munching in your garden?

OH.... MY.... LORD!!!!!

Bad images come to mind... must..... not..... think...... about it.

fotomann_forever

06/29/2007 06:48:04 PM · #34

vxpra

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06/29/2007 06:48:22 PM · #35

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Originally posted by idnic:
His limb was broken off with him still attached and tossed into the forest behind my house. Enjoy the snack, birds!

Dayum! That's harsh! Would you break Leroy's limb if he was caught munching in your garden?

Aummmmm........yea

Message edited by author 2007-06-29 18:50:22.

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06/29/2007 06:56:57 PM · #36

He's FAST! I go out to check if he's made it back onto a living stalk... he's all the way at the top and happily eating another pepper leaf. 18 days!?!?! I don't think I have enough pepper plants! I'll keep track of Howard the best I can. Maybe I can catch his big transformation!

Ken.... you need spanked for that one! ;)

TCGuru

Canon EOS-40D

06/29/2007 07:02:31 PM · #37

Uh Oh, what will you do if he invites his family?? :)

hehe

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06/29/2007 07:03:13 PM · #38

Originally posted by TCGuru:

Uh Oh, what will you do if he invites his family?? :)

hehe

Offer them onions? lol

_eug

Nikon D50

06/29/2007 07:10:24 PM · #39

Originally posted by idnic:

You could bag him on a plant. ;)

06/29/2007 07:20:56 PM · #40

What? What'd I say??

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

06/29/2007 07:33:30 PM · #41

Originally posted by TCGuru:

Originally posted by BeeCee:
So.... Cindi has a soft spot for cute, horny guys ;)
Or does that only apply to green ones??

But seriously, this is a tobacco hornworm, distinguished from the tomato hornworm by the 7 straight lines as opposed to 8 v-shaped ones.
Tobacco hornworm also has a red horn rather than a black one...
Oh, and larval stage lasts 18 days... have you got enough peppers? :)

I'll be darned!! He DOES have a horn on his butt :) LOL

Interesting stripes too!!

So, what will he turn into after the 18 days?? A moth? You nailed it BeeCee!! :)

He'll turn into THIS

fotomann_forever

06/29/2007 07:42:30 PM · #42

Originally posted by _eug:

You could bag him on a plant. ;)

You saying she should get Horny Howard in the sack?

Ristyz

Apple iPhone 12 Pro

06/29/2007 07:44:29 PM · #43

Originally posted by BeeCee:

He'll turn into THIS

my cat's FAVORITE kind of moth to chase, kill & eat! (She seems to have no taste buds)

06/29/2007 07:48:16 PM · #44

Oh, I know that moth. They're pretty big! Cool.... if he survives it will be interesting to see him metamorph.

Horny Howard in a sack?!@?!?! LMAO You're not well. :P

BTW - all 3 of the posted shots were taken with 100mm macro lens, 580 flash & Gary Fong Whaletail. Go Gary! lol Oh and the first & last are on tripod with remote release - the middle shot of Howard in the woods was handheld.

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06/29/2007 07:54:05 PM · #45

Originally posted by BeeCee:

He'll turn into THIS

I'm thinking more like this...

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

06/29/2007 08:19:14 PM · #46

Dude, you just ain't right.

_eug

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06/29/2007 08:22:01 PM · #47

Originally posted by idnic:

Oh, I know that moth. They're pretty big! Cool.... if he survives it will be interesting to see him metamorph.

Horny Howard in a sack?!@?!?! LMAO You're not well. :P

Like we didn't know this?

06/29/2007 08:29:41 PM · #48

Originally posted by karmat:

Dude, you just ain't right.

*Art sings...*

La cuca-mothra La cuca-mothra la la la la la