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Insect damage on strawberry plants #650465

Asked June 13, 2020, 4:08 PM EDT

What insect might be causing this damage on my strawberry plants?

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thanks for the question. 

There are numerous insect critters that may be feasting upon your leaves.  Without seeing an actual picture of the insect, it is impossible to provide you with a specific identification.  See the following:

https://extension.umn.edu/fruit/growing-strawberries-home-garden#insects-and-other-creatures-989061

A possible candidate might be the four-lined plant bug.  See:

https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/four-lined-plant-bugs

https://savvygardening.com/four-lined-plant-bugs/

http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/veg/leaf/Poecilocapsus_lineatus.htm

Usually the damage is only cosmetic and normal fruit development may still occur.  Unless you actually see this insect, broad application of an insecticide may do more harm than good.

Good Luck

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 14, 2020, 12:24 AM EDT

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