[AG] Insect IDs

[Linda A. Guy]

The latter is probably a leaf-cutter bee. No controls are recommended for this native beneficial insect which is a useful pollinator. You can easily identify its damage, which are pieces of leaf taken for its nest, by the very precise circular/ovoid holes in the foliage. It's as if
someone had taken scissors to your plants! They prefer to snack on roses, but are known to use any plant with a firm, shiny leaf.

As to the white film/egg deposits, could you provide a bit more detail? In the meantime, here's a link to the Entomology section of the Master Gardener Manual to assist you.
http://ag.arizona.edu./pubs/garden/mg/entomology/index.html

Linda Guy
Master Gardener

g.ross@mindspring.com wrote:

> arid_gardener
> On several plant limbs I have noticed rows of small white deposits that could be eggs. They are easily rubbed off. Any idea what it may be?
> I also have planted a Hong Kong Orchard tree and something is eating sizeable holes in the leaves. I have inspected the tree for any sign of insects and cannot find a thing. The same thing is happening with a Crepe Myrtle. Any idea what to look for? or how to deal with these problems?
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