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Bug identification #710133

Asked August 06, 2020, 10:02 AM EDT

Can you please tell me what kind of bug this is? It is on one of my native sunflowers. Early sunflower I think.

Ottawa County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello,

These look like brown ambrosia aphids. You can control these with a strong stream of water, insecticidal soap, or horticultural oil, Although they usually don’t cause serious damage. Here are a couple references

https://milwaukee.extension.wisc.edu/files/2016/11/Aphids-in-home-gardens.pdf

https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/insect/garden/beetles/small/aphid.html

 

Thank you for your question!   Laura S.      Michigan State University Extension Advanced Master Gardener Volunteer You may also contact the toll free MSU Extension lawn and garden hotline at 1-888-678-3464 with your gardening questions or visit www.migarden.msu.edu for Smart Gardening resources. Replied August 10, 2020, 10:47 AM EDT

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