Strawberry: Aphids categories: Small Fruits Strawberry Strawberry Insects revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 AphidsPhoto by: Unknown Biology Aphids are small, soft-bodied, pear-shaped insects. They vary in color from yellow to green to brownish. Aphids on strawberries are typically found on the underside of leaves along veins and on new shoots and buds in the crown of […]
Strawberry: Brown marmorated stink bug categories: Small Fruits Strawberry Strawberry Insects revision date: 2022-12-07 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 plant […]
Strawberry: Cutworms and armyworms categories: Small Fruits Strawberry Strawberry Insects revision date: 2023-04-12 12:00 Western yellow stripe armywormPhoto by: Unknown Biology Cutworms and armyworms are the larvae of noctuid moths. These common moths are medium-sized with fairly dull coloration. The greenish, grayish, or tan caterpillars are hairless, nocturnal, and generally spotted, striped, or otherwise marked. […]
Strawberry: Leafrollers categories: Small Fruits Strawberry Strawberry Insects revision date: 2023-04-12 12:00 Leafroller caterpillar, green with shiny black headPhoto by: S.M. Fitzpatrick and J.T. Troubridge Biology Several species of leafrollers can occur on strawberry. The caterpillars are typically light to dark green with light or dark heads, and are about 3⁄4″ long at maturity. Typical […]
Strawberry: Mites categories: Small Fruits Strawberry Strawberry Insects revision date: 2024-06-05 08:28 Cyclamen mite damage on strawberryPhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology Cyclamen mites and two-spotted spider mites can be pests on strawberries. Cyclamen mites are microscopic, amber, oval mites typically found in the crown of the plant on the new growth. Young leaves on infested […]
Strawberry: Root weevils categories: Small Fruits Strawberry Strawberry Insects revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Root weevil damage on strawberryPhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology Several species of root weevils are common pests of strawberries. Adults are typically brown to black in color and may have lighter markings on the back. They range in size from 1⁄5″ to […]
Strawberry: Slugs categories: Small Fruits Strawberry Strawberry Insects revision date: 2024-06-05 10:41 Slug damage and slimePhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Slugs are common garden pests in western Washington. They resemble snails, but lack shells. They may vary from as little as 1⁄4″ up to several inches in length, depending on age and species. Slugs typically […]
Strawberry: Spittlebugs categories: Small Fruits Strawberry Strawberry Insects revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Spittle bug foamPhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology Spittlebugs feed on many plants. On strawberry, the nymphs feed on the leaves and leaf stems, preferring the tender new growth. Infested plants are stunted, and leaves may be distorted or killed. They may also feed […]
Strawberry: Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) categories: Small Fruits Strawberry Strawberry Insects revision date: 2024-06-05 02:08 Spotted wing drosophila larva and fruit damagePhoto by: W. Hoashi-Erhardt Biology Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) resembles other Drosophila species (fruit flies or vinegar flies) in appearance, but unlike other members of the family which attack only overripe, damaged or decaying […]