Ornamental Plum: Peachtree borer categories: Ornamental Plum Ornamental Plum Insects Ornamental trees Ornamentals revision date: 2022-11-28 12:00 Peachtree borer and damage at base of treePhoto by: K. Grey Biology The western peachtree borer is the larvae of a clear-winged moth. Adult moths are blue-black, about 1″ across, have mostly transparent wings, and appear somewhat wasp-like. […]
Ornamental Plum: Pear slug categories: Ornamental Plum Insects Ornamental trees Ornamentals revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 Pear slug and damaged leaf from feedingPhoto by: R.D. Akre Biology Pear slugs, or pear sawflies, are insect larvae which resemble a small greenish or black slug. They are typically 1/4″ to 1/2″ long, tadpole-shaped, and produce large amounts of […]
Ornamental Plum: Scales categories: Ornamental Plum Ornamental Plum Insects Ornamental trees Ornamentals revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 Lecanium scales on twigPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Various species of scales attack ornamental plum trees. Depending on species, scales may be found on the upper or lower surfaces of leaves, or on twigs and branches. Symptoms of scale […]