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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 ...
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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, Susan, that sure looks like it.
Diana
You're welcome!