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This insect larvae has decimated a rose bush and a Rose of Sharon. I can't find it online. Does anyone there recognize it? Thank you!
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What is this insect? #489674
Asked October 10, 2018, 6:53 PM EDT
This insect larvae has decimated a rose bush and a Rose of Sharon. I can't find it online. Does anyone there recognize it? Thank you!
Carroll County Maryland
Expert Response
We cannot accurately identify the larvae in the photos. It is possible it could be a looper, a type of caterpillar, which is a generalist feeder. Another possibility is the Rose of Sharon Moth, caterpillar.
The angle of the photo is odd. Other factors include - the larvae may have just molted and the color has not formed yet. Also, if the larvae is not moving it could be diseased or dead. In any event, monitor the affected shrubs next season, and send us photos as soon as you notice symptoms.
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The angle of the photo is odd. Other factors include - the larvae may have just molted and the color has not formed yet. Also, if the larvae is not moving it could be diseased or dead. In any event, monitor the affected shrubs next season, and send us photos as soon as you notice symptoms.
mh