Wow, that sounds unpleasant!
I’m not too fond of the smell of tomato leaves myself, actually. It’s not a strong aversion, just a mild distaste. I’m not too fond of the smell of marigolds, either. I like the smell of brassica, and I love the smell of cantaloupes.
I took this image today at around 12:00 PM in Brewton, Al. It was around 66 degrees. It looks like a huge leaf footer or stink bug.
This reminds me why I am trying the following gourd this year:
