Insect Profiles: Asian Lady Beetle (Harmonia axyridis)
Introduction Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis) is an exotic beetle in the family Coccinellidae. The insect is native to Asia, where it is widespread. In the 1960s, the United States…
Fall Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Insects in Fall, Part One
This is the first of a four part series on fall tree insects. Introduction In fall, while preparing for winter dormancy, many plants shed their leaves in a burst of…
Spring Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Insects in Spring, Part 4
This is the fourth part of a series on spring tree insects. This article examines emerald ash borer, and forest tent caterpillar. Introduction In spring, deciduous trees break dormancy, and…
Winter Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Insects in Winter, Part 7
This is the seventh part of a series on winter tree insects. This article examines lace bugs and larder beetle. Introduction Through the winter months, plants conserve their energy, often…
Winter Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Insects in Winter, Part 1
This is the first part of a series on winter tree insects. This article examines aphids. Introduction Through the winter months, plants conserve their energy, often enduring inclement weather in…
Spring Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Insects in Spring, Part 5
This is the fifth part of a series on spring tree insects. This article examines gypsy moth, and hemlock wooly adelgid. Introduction In spring, deciduous trees break dormancy, and resume…
Spring Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Insects in Spring, Part 3
This is the third part of a series on spring tree insects. This article examines eastern spruce gall adelgid, eastern tent caterpillar, and elm leaf beetle. Introduction In spring, deciduous…
Spring Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Insects in Spring, Part 2
This is the second part of a series on spring tree insects. This article examines black vine weevil, and box elder bug. Introduction In spring, deciduous trees break dormancy, and…
Spring Tree Care: Identifying Common Tree Insects in Spring, Part 1
This is the first part of a series on spring tree insects. This article examines the members of the superfamily Aphidoidea collectively referred to as aphids. Introduction In spring, deciduous…
Insect Profiles: Lace Bugs (Tingidae)
Introduction Lace bugs are a group of insects that belong to the family Tingidae. There are approximately 140 species of lace bugs in North America. Most lace bugs target a…
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