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Insect Egg Identification #809137

Asked September 01, 2022, 9:46 PM EDT

I found this cluster of what seem like insect eggs on a blade of grass (possibly tall fescue). My best guess is that they might be the eggs of an Armyworm, or another variety of Spodoptera moth. Hoping for a confirmation or correction. -Karen Moran, UVMEMG https://extension.okstate.edu/e-pest-alerts/2021/fall-armyworms-may-become-a-problem-in-turf-and-grass-pastures-august-12-2021.html

Washington County Vermont

Expert Response

Hi Karen,

Thanks for contacting the UVM Master Gardeners Helpline.  Your question was forwarded to our Plant Diagnostic Expert.  Below are her thoughts.

just looked at karen's thoughts. she could be right. the best thing to do is to let them hatch out so we know what kind of insect emerges!! the army worm may make more sense since it is on a blade of grass..

I suspect these are eggs of true bugs, Hemiptera. Stink bugs are in this group and they lay barrel shaped eggs in tight clusters from 30-100. If you want to know for sure, put the egg mass in a jar to see what hatches out and let us know!

https://wiki.bugwood.org/Stink_bugs


As she suggests please let us know what hatches.

Thank you for reaching out. 


Happy Gardening!Joelyn, UVM Extension Master Gardenerhttps://www.uvm.edu/extension/mastergardener We do not intend to endorse any products that we mention or to criticize products that we do not mention. When we include a link to a resource that recommends a chemical, it is only for informational purposes; the chemicals may not be registered for use in Vermont. Replied September 05, 2022, 9:48 AM EDT

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