Apple: Aphids categories: Apple Apple Insects Tree Fruits revision date: 2024-06-05 08:29 Rosy apple aphidsPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Three aphids are important pests of apple. Green apple aphids feed throughout the growing season on terminals, causing twisted and deformed leaves and stunted shoots. They produce honeydew, a sweet, sticky material which may become covered […]
Apple: Apple ermine moth categories: Apple Apple Insects Tree Fruits revision date: 2024-06-05 10:40 Apple ermine mothPhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology The apple ermine moth is an imported pest which feeds exclusively on apples. The adult moth has silver-white wings spotted with black. Larvae are gray, cream-colored, or greenish with dark spots along the sides. […]
Apple: Apple maggot categories: Apple Apple Insects Tree Fruits revision date: 2024-06-05 10:40 Apple maggot tunnelingPhoto by: M. Bush Biology The apple maggot is potentially a serious pest of apples. Transportation of home-grown fruit from infested to non-infested areas is prohibited in Washington. The adult apple maggot is a small fly about 1⁄4″-3⁄8″ in length. […]
Apple: Apple-and-thorn skeletonizer categories: Apple Apple Insects Tree Fruits revision date: 2024-06-05 10:25 Apple-and-thorn skeletonizer caterpillar feeding on leafPhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology The adult of the apple-and-thorn skeletonizer is a small dark-brown or reddish-brown moth. It overwinters as a pupa or an adult, with the females laying eggs in the spring. The caterpillars are […]
Apple: Brown marmorated stink bug categories: Apple Apple Insects Tree Fruits revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 Brown marmorated stink bug damage to apple fruitPhoto by: D. Pfeiffer, Virginia Tech 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 […]
Apple: Codling moth categories: Apple Apple Insects Tree Fruits revision date: 2024-06-07 06:48 Red Delicious apple infested with codling moth larvaePhoto by: M. Bush Biology The gray wings of adult codling moths are marked with dark brown bands near the wingtips. Wingspan is 1/2″ to 3/4″. Adult females lay eggs on leaves or fruit. The […]
Apple: Cutworms and armyworms categories: Apple Apple Insects Tree Fruits revision date: 2024-06-05 10:16 Climbing cutworm, dark brown and hairlessPhoto by: K. Grey Biology Cutworms and armyworms are the larvae of noctuid moths. These common moths are typically medium-sized with fairly dull coloration. The gray to tan caterpillars are hairless, nocturnal, and generally spotted, striped, […]
Apple: Earwigs categories: Apple Apple Insects Tree Fruits revision date: 2024-06-12 08:54 Adult European earwigPhoto by: M. Bush Biology Earwigs are reddish-brown insects about 3/4 inch or less in length. Both males and females have pincers at the rear end. Earwigs are largely beneficial, feeding on many pests such as aphids (including apple aphids), mites, […]
Apple: Fruittree leafroller categories: Apple Apple Insects Tree Fruits revision date: 2024-06-05 10:25 Leafroller damage to fruitPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology The larvae of the fruittree leafroller feed on leaves, flower parts, and sometimes young fruit. They are pale to dark green with a shiny black head and are about 3/4″ long at maturity. Typical […]
Apple: Leafhoppers categories: Apple Apple Insects Tree Fruits revision date: 2024-06-07 06:48 Leafhoppers and damage on apple leafPhoto by: E.H. Beers Biology Leafhoppers are typically found on the underside of leaves. Immature leafhoppers (nymphs) are usually less than 1/10″ long and white to greenish or yellowish in color. Adults are white and about 1/8″ long. […]