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Leaf or Needle Discoloration
Whitefly
Although they look like miniature white moths, whiteflies are neither moths nor flies. Instead, they are insects of varying species in the order of Homoptera, which also includes aphids, scales, and mealybugs.
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Spanworm
Dieback or Thinning Canopy
Bruce Spanworm & Winter Moth
The winter moth and the Bruce spanworm are caterpillars that defoliate trees and shrubs.
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Holes or Skeletonization in Leaves
Buck Moth
The buck moth caterpillar is a serious pest that defoliates oaks, particularly in the southeastern United States.
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Spotting on Leaf
Bur Oak Blight
Bur Oak Blight (BOB) is caused by a fungus named Tubakia iowensis. It is a leaf disease that attacks oak trees causing severe decline and death.
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Dieback or Thinning Canopy
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale
Crape myrtle bark scale (CMBS) is an invasive insect species that attacks crape myrtle trees. They are small, white or gray in color and have a felt-like appearance.
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Bumps or Blisters on Leaf or Needle
Eriophyid Mites
Eriophyid mites are the smallest arthropod pests on plants. Two common eriophyid mites are ash flower gall mite (Eriophyes fraxiniflora) and pine bud mite/needle sheath mite (Trisetacus pini).
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Bumps or Blisters on Leaf or Needle
Ficus Gall Wasp
The ficus gall wasp is a small insect that feeds on the Indian laurel fig, causing deformed foliage and swelling.
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Trunk or Bark Damage
Ganoderma Butt Rot Of Palms
This disease is caused by a fungus that attacks palms. Palm fronds wilt from the bottom turning from dark green to brown. Mushroom growths, called conks, are seen on the lower portion of the trunk.
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