Maple: Aphids categories: Maple Maple Insects Ornamental trees Ornamentals revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 Aphid colonyPhoto by: Unknown Biology Various species of aphids can occur on maples. They are typically small, yellowish-green insects that feed on the leaves and produce large amounts of honeydew, a sweet, sticky material. The honeydew may attract ants which feed on […]
Maple: Cottony maple scale categories: Maple Maple Insects Ornamental trees Ornamentals revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 Cottony maple scales on twigsPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology The cottony maple scale feeds on the leaves, twigs and branches of maples and sometimes other ornamentals including dogwood, lilac, poplar, and willow. The conspicuous adults of this large scale are […]
Maple: Maple bladdergall mite categories: Maple Maple Insects Ornamental trees Ornamentals revision date: 2022-11-23 05:03 Small galls on leaves from maple bladdergall mite Photo by: A.L. Antonelli Biology The maple bladdergall mite is a tiny mite that feeds on the underside of leaves. The mites overwinter in cracks and under bark scales and begin feeding […]