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Is this caterpillar friend or foe? #754796

Asked June 08, 2021, 12:32 PM EDT

Hi - I found many of the leaves of my Viburnum trilobum curled, and inside, this cocoon and caterpillar. They are tiny, only about 1/2" long. It doesn't look like they are viburnum leaf beetle larvae....but I can't I.D. them. I'm guessing they are native though?

Beltrami County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi,

I think it's this guy: https://bugguide.net/node/view/644789

I would just cut off the affected leaves.

Thank you for your inquiry and good luck! Replied June 08, 2021, 6:13 PM EDT
Thank you, Susan, that sure looks like it.
Diana

On Tue, Jun 8, 2021 at 5:13 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied June 08, 2021, 7:16 PM EDT

You're welcome!

Thank you for your inquiry and good luck! Replied June 10, 2021, 11:41 AM EDT

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