This issue deals with spruce spider mites and their tendency to have high populations after summer temperatures cool. Since numerous articles have described this pest and the pictures have been posted previously, no new pictures are being added.
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What’s Hot HL Issue 15
Spruce spider mite damage. Photo provided by: Brian Kunkel, Ornamentals IPM Specialist, University of Delaware
Close-up of spider mite damage. Photo provided by: Brian Kunkel, Ornamentals IPM Specialist, University of Delaware
A cicada killer. Photo provided by: Edward L. Manigault, Clemson University Donated Collection, Bugwood.org
Lilac/ash borer adult. Photo provided by: Daniel Herms, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org
Pupal case of a lilac/ash borer. Photo provided by: Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org
Insect Hotline Issue 13
Two spotted spider mites with eggs (up close). Photo provided by: Tracy Wootten, Horticulture Extension Agent, Sussex County, University of Delaware
Two spotted spider mites and eggs. Photo provided by: Tracy Wootten, Horticulture Extension Agent, Sussex County, University of Delaware
Insect Hotline Issue 23
Southern red mite eggs, adult, and immature. Photo provided by: Jim Baker, North Carolina State University, Bugwood.org
Southern red mite eggs. Photo provided by: Jim Baker, North Carolina State University, Bugwood.org
Spruce spider mite feeding damage. Damage occurs on older foliage first. Photo provided by: USDA Forest Service – Region 4 Archive, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
Spruce spider mite adult and egg. Photo provided by: USDA Forest Service – Northeastern Area Archive, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
Insect Hotline Issue 23
Southern Red Mite eggs. Notice the hair coming off the egg. Photo by: Jim Baker, North Carolina State University, Bugwood.org
Damage caused by Southern Red mite. Photo by:Frank A. Hale, University of Tennessee, Bugwood.org
Southern Red Mite adult, nymph, and eggs. Photo by: Jim Baker, North Carolina State University, Bugwood.org
Spruce spider mite damage on older needles of Douglas fir. Photo by: Brian Kunkel, Ornamentals IPM Specialist, University of Delaware
Spruce spider mite adult. Photo by: Photo by USDA Forest Service – Northeastern Area Archive, USDA Forest Service
Spruce spider mite eggs. Photo by: Photo by USDA Forest Service Archive, USDA Forest Service