Tomato Fruitworm

When there is fruit present, the tomato fruitworm will complete its larval development inside fruit. Early stage larvae enter the stem end of fruit when it is between 0.75 to 2 inches in diameter. During development, caterpillars may emerge from one fruit and enter another. Their feeding results in amessy, watery, internal cavityfilled with cast skins and feces. Damaged fruit will ripen prematurely. Late in the season, small larvae will also enterripe fruit. Small larvae are difficult to detect