What creature could have laid these eggs? - Ask Extension
Hi there,I just noticed what appears to be eggs that look like grains of rice in webbing in my rock garden. Do you know what could have laid these egg...
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What creature could have laid these eggs? #457144
Asked May 26, 2018, 6:15 PM EDT
Hi there,
I just noticed what appears to be eggs that look like grains of rice in webbing in my rock garden. Do you know what could have laid these eggs?
I just noticed what appears to be eggs that look like grains of rice in webbing in my rock garden. Do you know what could have laid these eggs?
Jefferson County Colorado
Expert Response
At this point we do not know exactly what insect they are. They are the pupal stage of a midge. We have a sample in the office and are waiting for the insect to emerge so we can identify it. You can remove them with a Q-tip dipped in alcohol (rubbing) if you want, that way you don't have to worry about the insects attacking anything in your garden.
