Rose: Leafcutting bees Categories: Flowers Ornamentals Rose Rose Insects Last review date: 2025-07-28 11:14 Last edit date: Leafcutting bee damage Photo by: K. Grey Biology Leafcutting bees remove smooth circular or semi-circular notches from the edges of leaves of roses and other plants. The leaf pieces are used by the bees to create protective cells […]
Rose: Leafrollers Categories: Flowers Ornamentals Rose Rose Insects Last review date: 2026-09-29 06:57 Last edit date: Rose leafroller on leaf Photo by: A.L. Antonelli Biology Several different caterpillars roll leaves on roses. Among these are the obliquebanded leafroller, which is green with a dark head, and the orange tortrix, which is tan to greenish with […]
Rose: Redhumped caterpillar Categories: Flowers Ornamentals Rose Rose Insects Last review date: 2025-07-28 11:20 Last edit date: Redhumped caterpillars Photo by: A.L. Antonelli Biology The redhumped caterpillar is the larvae of a 1″ gray-brown moth. The mature larvae are yellow with a red head and hump, and have orange, black, and white lengthwise stripes. The […]
Rose: Root weevils Categories: Flowers Ornamentals Rose Rose Insects Last review date: 2026-09-29 06:57 Last edit date: Adult root weevil damage Photo by: E.P. Breakey Biology Several species of weevils feed on roses. Adult weevils feed on the leaves, leaving small, ragged notches along the edges. They may also feed on the flowers. They are […]
Rose: Rose aphids Categories: Flowers Ornamentals Rose Rose Insects Last review date: 2026-09-29 06:57 Last edit date: Aphid colony Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Rose aphids are small, soft, pinkish or green insects found on the succulent new growth, including buds and stems. White cast skins can also be present. Heavy aphid feeding can reduce […]
Rose: Rose galls Categories: Flowers Ornamentals Rose Rose Insects Last review date: 2025-07-28 11:24 Last edit date: Mossy rose gall on stem caused by an insect Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Insects can cause two types of rose galls: spiny rose gall and mossy rose gall. The spiny rose gall is caused by tiny cynipid […]
Rose: Rose leafhopper Categories: Flowers Ornamentals Rose Rose Insects Last review date: 2025-07-28 11:26 Last edit date: Rose leafhopper damage Photo by: A.L. Antonelli Biology Rose leafhoppers are small, active, whitish-green insects which hop when disturbed. The nymphs (immature) are white with red eyes. Rose leafhoppers feed on the leaves, causing white or pale blotches […]
Rose: Rose midge Categories: Flowers Ornamentals Rose Rose Insects Last review date: 2025-07-28 11:27 Last edit date: Photo by: A.L. Antonelli Biology The rose midge is a tiny yellow-brown or reddish fly that lays its eggs in newly developing bud and shoot tips. The hatching maggots feed on the growing tips. New buds and shoots […]
Rose: Roseslug Categories: Flowers Ornamentals Rose Rose Insects Last review date: 2026-09-29 06:57 Last edit date: Rose slug and damage Photo by: A.L. Antonelli Biology Rose slugs are small yellow-green larvae (about 1/4″ long) that skeletonize the upper leaf surface. Signs of feeding include dry brown blotches, where all of the leaf except the veins […]
Rose: Spider mites Categories: Flowers Ornamentals Rose Rose Insects Last review date: 2025-07-28 11:29 Last edit date: Spider mite damage on rose Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Spider mites are tiny, eight-legged, and yellowish to brown in color. They cause mild to severe stippling (little specks or dots) on leaves. Usually yellowish to bronze in […]