What's your question? Ask

Cherry Trees

Q.Help identify this potential pest!!

Zone Rockledge, fl, 32955 | dkamarinos added on February 21, 2018 | Answered

This insect is slender and is well camouflaged as it tucks it’s body tightly on a twig.. I’ve found one on one of my crabapples, two on my cherries, and one on my crape myrtle. The insect is always in close proximity to a cocoon-like structure which I think is where the pupae/eggs are. Please help me identify, I have yet not been able to locate it by doing research..

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
BushDoctor
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on February 22, 2018

If you can include a picture then it will be very helpful. It almost sounds like you are describing a mantis, which are very beneficial to plants.

Was this answer useful?
00

Log in or sign up to help answer this question.

Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

You must be logged into your account to answer a question.

If you don't have an account sign up for an account now.

Looking for more?
here are more questions about...
Cherry Trees
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK