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Identify bugs... friend or foe?

9 years ago

I just discovered a couple leaves infested with insects on my new camellia tree. Can you help identify the bugs? I see 3 different types. What should I do, if anything?

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
9 years ago
Whitefly and aphids for sure - can't see the other clearly enough to ID. Insecticidal soap will certainly help.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
9 years ago
I don't see whitefly but lots of fat aphids and their discarded exoskeletons (molts).

I'm wondering if the winged insects are winged aphids and if the lone black critter might be a parasitic wasp. They can really help control the aphids.
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teeldee
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks for the help. I think they were all aphids. I just knocked them off the leaf and will monitor for any increase in activity.
jayferg
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Interesting that you have aphids on your camellias. I have lots of aphids on my roses and hibiscus but I have never seen them on my camellias.

I blast them off with the hose a couple once or twice a week.
teeldee
Original Author
9 years ago
So far, so good. They have not come back.

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