What bug is eating my monarda? - Ask Extension
Noticed my Monarda tops are full of holes clearly something is gnawing on them. Only seeing these small beetle like bugs with small red head, black mi...
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What bug is eating my monarda? #870655
Asked May 29, 2024, 7:56 PM EDT
Noticed my Monarda tops are full of holes clearly something is gnawing on them. Only seeing these small beetle like bugs with small red head, black middle, and red back end. have not been able to identify the beetle on bugguide.
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
Four lined plant bug nymph. Insecticidal soap is effective on the nymphs, less so on the adults. Read here:
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/four-lined-plant-bugs
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/four-lined-plant-bugs
