Silverleaf nightshade and tobacco hornworm (IMAGE)

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Silverleaf nightshade and tobacco hornworm

Caption

Due to plant defense mechanisms, the flowers of silverleaf nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium) are consumed less by natural predators like this tobacco hornworm (Maduca sexta) if the plant is frequently mowed.

Credit

Courtesy Alejandro Vasquez

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