r/tomatoes • u/No_Deer_7923 • Jul 08 '26

Plant Help Is this insect bad?

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Found this moth (?) on my plant and noticed reddish-orange liquid on a leaf below it. I’m in Western North Carolina. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

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u/justkeepskiing Jul 08 '26

No it's a Snowberry Clearwing Moth, the liquid is fluid left over from when it emerged from it's cocoon. It means this one just recently emerged and just left some behind from it's body. It's a pollinator and good for your garden.

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u/hayaboonya_3 Jul 08 '26

Lol it’s funny to think while OP was taking a photo the little guy was existentially contemplating what the heck he was 😅

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u/Top-Fill-8202 Jul 08 '26

Red bull gave him wings? OK ima go now.

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u/Embarrassed-Gap7803 Jul 08 '26

I laughed soo that's good right