What are these things, and why are they on my tomato plant?

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This little sack thing was on the tomato plant today. When it was touched, these little worm-looking things popped out, like a spider sack of worms.

  • What are they?
  • Why are they on the plant?
  • Are they harmful to the plant or to us?

Thanks!

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They're on your tomato plant because their mama thought it looked like a tasty thing for them to nom on. Pinch off the leaf they're on and throw it out (in the garbage, not your compost).