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What is this insect and is it harmful to my raspberry bushes? #757871

Asked June 23, 2021, 10:42 AM EDT

Good morning! I'm hoping you can help me identify this insect and tell me if it's harmful to my raspberry bushes, and if so, how to keep them safe from it in the future. Thank you! Jessica

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

It is an immature box elder bug and they are completely harmless.

https://www.extension.uidaho.edu/publishing/pdf/CIS/CIS1155.pdf

Evelyn Locke, MN Master Gardener, Tree Care Advisor, Volunteer Replied June 23, 2021, 3:40 PM EDT

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