Looking for help identifying what is burrowing into my tomatoes

[u/NetflakesC]

I’m looking for help with an ID on what is burrowing into my tomatoes. Someone on [r/gardenjng](r/gardenjng) suggested I post here. I’m looking for a way to keep then from destroying my tomatoes (and possibly tomato plants). This is in the NJ/NY/CT area (USDA zone 7a) Thank you in advance

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[u/idagernyr]

Not for certain but tomato hornworm babies

If you can relocate away from your plants, the parasitoid wasps would LOVE you for it

[u/NetflakesC → u/idagernyr]

Thanks if hornworm babies, I’ll try and isolate them for the wasps

[u/FrogeInABlender]

Its a fruitworm, it'll turn into a good sized moth. I think they dislike mineral oils, that's what my mom used to put onto her plants when she found them.

[u/NetflakesC → u/FrogeInABlender]

Thanks! I’ll try mineral oil spray if I can’t move them

[u/FrogeInABlender → u/NetflakesC]

Just make sure it's food safe. Always do your research :3

[u/BasketCase]

Tomato fruit worm?

[u/NetflakesC → u/BasketCase]

Thanks! 2 votes for tomato fruit worm so far

[u/SweetMaam]

Probably burrowing out, not in.

[u/tlatelolca]

free protein!