Tomato Skin (Not an insect)
Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum (fruit epidermis)
Order & Family: Solanales: Solanaceae
Size: Variable; typically 1-5 cm strips
Natural Habitat
Kitchens, plates, digestive tracts
Diet & Feeding
N/A (Plant matter)
Behavior Patterns
Stationary; often passes through the digestive system undigested, leading to misidentification as a parasite or worm.
Risks & Benefits
No risks. This is a benign piece of fruit skin commonly mistaken for a fluke or worm in stool.
Identified on: 3/5/2026