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What bug is this? #876741

Asked July 10, 2024, 6:54 PM EDT

Hi, these are on my squash leaves, what are they?!

Montgomery County Maryland

Expert Response

Squash vine borer... see link below:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/squash-vine-borer-vegetables/
Len
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 11, 2024, 9:16 AM EDT
Our apologies -- the wrong link was sent to you earlier. This insect is a Squash Beetle larva (not Squash Vine Borer), and you can learn about managing them on the linked page.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 11, 2024, 10:49 AM EDT
Thanks for correction.
Len



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Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 11, 2024, 11:10 AM EDT

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