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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
An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 04, 2024, 11:29 AM EDT

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