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Colorful bugs on kale #727869

Asked September 29, 2020, 7:02 PM EDT

Seems like if it’s not a caterpillar eating my greens it’s something else. Just wondering what these colorful kale suckers are. Thanks!

Montgomery County Maryland

Expert Response

These are harlequin bugs. Here's our webpage about them, which includes control and prevention: https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/harlequin-bug-vegetables

Ellen
Answered by the Home & Garden Information Center's Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists Replied September 30, 2020, 11:24 AM EDT
Thank you!
The Question Asker Replied September 30, 2020, 10:11 PM EDT

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