Currant, Gooseberry: Anthracnose (Leaf spot) categories: Currant/Gooseberry Currant/Gooseberry Diseases Small Fruits revision date: 2022-12-06 12:00 Anthracnose on currantPhoto 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 in color […]
Currant, Gooseberry: Powdery mildew categories: Currant/Gooseberry Currant/Gooseberry Diseases Small Fruits revision date: 2022-12-06 12:00 Powdery mildew on gooseberryPhoto 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 distorted, and […]
Currant, Gooseberry: Brown marmorated stink bug categories: Currant/Gooseberry Currant/Gooseberry Insects Small Fruits revision date: 2022-12-06 12:00 Brown marmorated stink bug adultPhoto 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 variety of […]
Currant, Gooseberry: Currant aphids categories: Currant/Gooseberry Currant/Gooseberry Insects Small Fruits revision date: 2024-04-08 11:46 Currant aphid damagePhoto 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 of leaves. […]
Currant, Gooseberry: Gooseberry maggot (Currant fruit fly) categories: Currant/Gooseberry Currant/Gooseberry Insects Small Fruits revision date: 2022-12-06 12:00 Currant fruit fly larvaPhoto 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 across the […]
Currant, Gooseberry: Imported currantworm categories: Currant/Gooseberry Currant/Gooseberry Insects Small Fruits revision date: 2022-12-15 12:00 Imported currantwormPhoto 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 midrib. The […]