Cherry tree insects - Ask Extension
My black cherry tree is dropping leaves across the whole tree. There is a small black bug on the underside of the leaves. What is it and what can I do...
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Cherry tree insects #939383
Asked July 15, 2026, 1:54 PM EDT
My black cherry tree is dropping leaves across the whole tree. There is a small black bug on the underside of the leaves. What is it and what can I do?
Crawford County Michigan
Expert Response
This is cherry lace bug, an insect with a piercing sucking mouthpart that can cause damage to the leaves. If you are looking to manage with insecticides, see the link for a list of approved active ingredients.
In severe cases, early leaf drop could happen. Cherry lace bug by itself would not kill a tree. If you attach other photos of the tree, I can determine if there might be a separate issue contributing to the leaf drop.
In severe cases, early leaf drop could happen. Cherry lace bug by itself would not kill a tree. If you attach other photos of the tree, I can determine if there might be a separate issue contributing to the leaf drop.
