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Insect identification #555055

Asked April 22, 2019, 7:03 PM EDT

What is this insect and is it harmful to my vefetables

St. Mary's County Maryland

Expert Response

This is a harlequin bug. They tend to be a problem in cole crops such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, turnips, and collards, but they can affect other vegetables as well. Take a look at our website for information on what you can do to manage them in a vegetable garden. https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/harlequin-bug-vegetables

Christa
Answered by the Home & Garden Information Center's Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists Replied April 23, 2019, 12:16 PM EDT

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