Dragonfly
Dragonfly (Anisoptera spp.) Overview: Adults have a long, narrow abdomen, two tiny antennae and two pairs of large, clear wings that stay open during rest Larger species can … Read More
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Orange-Striped Oakworm
Orange-Striped Oakworm (Anisota senatoria) GDD Window (base 50): 1917 (egg hatch) Overview: Moths are brown with a white spot and a dark stripe down each wing Male moths are smaller … Read More
European Hornet
European Hornet (Vespa crabro) GDD Window (base 50): 1388-2271 (1st activity) Overview: Amber, honey-colored wasps that are 2x the size of bald-faced hornets Gouge bark sections to mix the woody … Read More
‘Dog-day’ Cicada
‘Dog-day’ Cicada (Neotibicen canicularis) GDD Window (base 50): 1500 (approx.) adult emergece Overview: Often overlooked because periodical cicadas are more publicized Emerge early July and die by mid-September Can be … Read More
Bark Cracks of Tree Trunks
Bark Cracks of Tree Trunks Drought Cracks: Susceptible trees: maple, honey locust, crabapple, mountain ash, London-plane Occur most commonly when trees are first planted and a year or so after transplant … Read More
Azalea Whitefly
Azalea Whitefly (Pealius azaleae) GDD Window (base 50): 448-700 (1st gen), 1250-1500 (2nd gen), 2032-2150 (3rd gen) Overview: Tiny, 1/16” long, powdery white insects that look like very small moths … Read More
Juniper Webworm
Juniper Webworm (Dichomeris marginella) GDD Window (base 50): 1645-1917 Overview: Spins silk to fasten together the needles and twigs of juniper Overwinter as partially grown black-headed, brown striped worms inside … Read More
Predacious Mites
Predacious Mites (Phytoseiidae) Overview: Commonly found in and amongst spider mite populations Lay eggs singly in spider mite populations on the bottom of surface leaves along the veins All … Read More
Mimosa Webworm
Mimosa Webworm (Homadaula anisocentra) GDD Window (base 50): 880-1200 (1st gen egg hatch), 1800-2100 (2nd gen egg hatch) Overview: Overwinters as pupae in cocoons, and within bark flaps and cracks … Read More
Plant Leaf Galls (Eriophyid mites)
Plant Leaf Galls (Eriophyid mites) Overview: Abnormal growths triggered by various factors Appear as bumps, bladder, & spindle galls, or Erineums (dense cluster of plant hairs) as a plant’s reaction to the presence or activity of foreign substances Appear … Read More