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What is this colorful beetle #800286

Asked July 09, 2022, 7:00 PM EDT

What is this bug; is it a problem or harmful in Michgan?

Monroe County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello Linda,

That is an Ailanthus webworm moth. The larvae feed on Ailanthus leaves but rarely harm the tree.

Best regards,

Howard

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Howard Russell, Entomologist Replied July 10, 2022, 7:23 AM EDT