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Could this bug be doing this to the leaves? (PHOTOS)
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Posted by appmy 5 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 6, 06 at 23:00
| Is this insect a thirp? or what is it? Is it a problem/pest and how do I control it? The leaf photo is just of one leaf, but entire lower branches have curled up and became leatherly.
Single Leaf Photo - Look just under the center of photo -
Insect Photo 1
Insect Photo 2
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RE: Could this bug be doing this to the leaves? (PHOTOS)
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| No thrips wouldn't do that. Further, the insect you pictured isn't a thrips. It's far too large. |
RE: Could this bug be doing this to the leaves? (PHOTOS)
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- Posted by vgkg 7-Va Tidewater (My Page) on
Fri, Jul 7, 06 at 7:40
| It's a little hard to tell but that "bug" may be a Black Blister Beetle? Not a "good guy"! 
The best way to tell is if it's head looks like the head of an ant - very similar head in appearance. |
RE: Could this bug be doing this to the leaves? (PHOTOS)
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| It's so hard to tell... it looks almost like a winged ant, or a black aphid. Thrips are smaller, though. The leathery, rolling leaves you describe may be leaf curl; the leaves themselves look okay otherwise. Leaf curl is caused by stress, either by irregular water or by... well, we don't really know what else really causes it. It just kind of happens. It is more likely in areas with lots of bright sunlight, and some varieties do it more than others. It's harmless. So long as the leaves stay green, and the plant continues to grow at a decent pace, I wouldn't worry. --Alison |
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