Mountain Ash: Aphids categories: Mountain Ash Mountain Ash Insects Ornamental trees Ornamentals last review date: 2025-12-03 10:06 Aphid colonyPhoto by: Unknown Biology Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that typically feed near the tip of growing shoots. Their feeding may deform leaves (curling, distortion) and stunt terminal growth. Aphids range in size up to 1/8″ long […]
Mountain Ash: Ash borer categories: Mountain Ash Mountain Ash Insects Ornamental trees Ornamentals last review date: 2025-07-07 09:49 ash borer pupal ‘skeleton’Photo by: A.L. Antonelli Biology The ash borer, also known as the lilac borer, is a member of the clearwing moth family. The adults of many clearwing moths mimic yellowjackets or paper wasps. The […]
Mountain Ash: Leaf blister mite categories: Mountain Ash Mountain Ash Insects Ornamental trees Ornamentals last review date: 2025-07-07 09:51 Pear leaf blister mite damage on mountain ashPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology The leaf blister mite is a very tiny white, sausage-shaped eriophyid mite. They are seldom visible to the unaided eye. Eriophyid mite feeding on […]
Mountain Ash: Mountain ash sawfly categories: Mountain Ash Insects Ornamental trees Ornamentals last review date: 2025-07-07 09:55 Mountain ash sawfly larvae feeding on leafPhoto by: S. Katovich, USDA Forest Service, bugwood.org Biology Mountain ash sawfly is a relatively new pest to western Washington. First reported in 2009, the larval stage of this insect feeds on […]