Hornworms and Peppers

[angelique]

Hi All,

Is it normal to find hornworms on peppers? I found one on my Fish plant. The pictures that are online don't do it's size justice...They are a lot bigger than I had anticipated. I pulled it off with the intention of relocating it. I got so freaked out by it's ability to wiggle, that I tossed it up in the air. I am pretty sure that it landed in my neighbor's grapes that fall over my fence.

I also found one on my Aunt Ruby's Green Cherry. Nobody told me that they have green blood. I really wasn't emotionally prepared for that. This sucker got chopped in half with some shears.

Don't think this too strange. But in a bizzare way I am flattered that the hornworms like my garden enough make their way here. I have been growing tomatoes for about 3 years and today was the first time I have seen a hornworm. I think that it's ironic that my first hornworm sighting was on a pepper.

Anyhow, again, is it normal to have hornworms on peppers?

Thanks for your help.

Cheers,

Angelique