Plant damage - Ask Extension
What is damaging these ornamental plants, and what to do about it.
Includes coneflower, butterfly bush, and others.
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Plant damage #871350
Asked June 03, 2024, 3:18 PM EDT
What is damaging these ornamental plants, and what to do about it.
Includes coneflower, butterfly bush, and others.
Livingston County Michigan
Expert Response
It appears to be damage from a fourlined plant bug. I'm including an article that shows images of them so that you can look for the insect and confirm its presence. There are methods for controlling this pest mentioned at the bottom of the article. Before applying any pesticides, organic or conventional, please confirm that this is in fact, fourlined plant bug.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/leaf-spot-damage-fourlined-plant-bug-michigan-gardens
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/leaf-spot-damage-fourlined-plant-bug-michigan-gardens