Currant, Gooseberry: Anthracnose (Leaf spot) categories: Currant/Gooseberry Currant/Gooseberry Diseases Small Fruits last review date: 2026-04-25 09:22 Anthracnose on currant Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Anthracnose is a fungal disease affecting the leaves of currants and gooseberries. Leaves show small, round or irregularly-shaped spots on the upper or lower surfaces. The spots are usually dark brown […]
Currant, Gooseberry: Powdery mildew categories: Currant/Gooseberry Currant/Gooseberry Diseases Small Fruits last review date: 2026-04-25 10:44 Powdery mildew on gooseberry Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Powdery mildew is a fungal disease. Characteristic white patches of powdery fungal growth develop on shoots, fruit, and either or both sides of the leaves. infected tissues are often stunted and […]
Currant, Gooseberry: Brown marmorated stink bug categories: Currant/Gooseberry Currant/Gooseberry Insects Small Fruits last review date: 2026-04-25 09:38 Brown marmorated stink bug adult Photo by: M. Bush Biology The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is an introduced pest species from Asia that is spreading quickly across the United States. Nymphs and adults feed on a wide […]
Currant, Gooseberry: Currant aphids categories: Currant/Gooseberry Currant/Gooseberry Insects Small Fruits last review date: 2026-04-25 09:57 Currant aphid damage Photo by: A.L. Antonelli Biology Currant aphids are common on currants and are found occasionally on gooseberries. The aphids are small, soft-bodied, pear-shaped, yellowish insects. They typically feed on the underside of leaves, causing cupping and distortion […]
Currant, Gooseberry: Gooseberry maggot (Currant fruit fly) categories: Currant/Gooseberry Currant/Gooseberry Insects Small Fruits last review date: 2026-04-25 10:09 Currant fruit fly larva Photo by: K. Grey Biology The gooseberry maggot is the larval stage of the currant fruit fly. The adult flies are about 1⁄5″ long, yellow to orange in color, and have dark bands […]
Currant, Gooseberry: Imported currantworm categories: Currant/Gooseberry Currant/Gooseberry Insects Small Fruits last review date: 2026-04-25 10:36 Imported currantworm Photo by: K. Grey Biology The imported currantworm is the larva of a sawfly. The adult sawfly is black and yellow and is about 1⁄3″ in length. The female lays eggs on the underside of leaves, near the […]