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What is this bug on my hibiscus?

14 years ago

I posted this on the pest forum, but thought someone over here would have an idea too. The flower becomes coated with some fuzzy specs and then falls off before opening. A lot of buds are dropping too, with yellow stems on them.

Here is a link that might be useful: Link to post with pictures

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xineohpinakc
14 years ago
photos?
melsy4
Original Author
14 years ago
There's a link in my post above to the pictures.
xineohpinakc
14 years ago
Looks like
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/NE/aphidoletes_aphidimyza.html
Predaceous midge (aphid midge)
xineohpinakc
14 years ago
The Aphid Midge is a fly that eats aphids. They are appearing because of all the aphids on your buds.

Here is a link that might be useful: About Aphid Midges
melsy4
Original Author
14 years ago
Excellent! Thank you very much!
jean001
14 years ago
Sorry, but those characters on the fence aren't aphid midges.

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