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Mon, Aug 3, 09 at 22:50
| 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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- Posted by xineohpinakc 7 (My Page) on Wed, Aug 5, 09 at 14:23
| photos? |
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| There's a link in my post above to the pictures. |
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- Posted by xineohpinakc 7 (My Page) on Wed, Aug 5, 09 at 21:30
| Looks like http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/NE/aphidoletes_aphidimyza.html Predaceous midge (aphid midge) |
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- Posted by xineohpinakc 7 (My Page) on Wed, Aug 5, 09 at 21:39
| 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
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| Excellent! Thank you very much! |
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| Sorry, but those characters on the fence aren't aphid midges. |
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