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02-05-2011, 03:29 PM
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| | | Bugs in conifer tree
Hello all!
I can't attach a picture for technical reasons (ie ignorance). There is a large infestation of bugs marching up and down a conifer tree in my garden. I have just found an old thread on here about wasps and aphids, so I think I may have part of the answer. I know the tree has been full of wasps and flies in previous years, with a great deal of sticky stuff dropping to the ground below. The bugs look like aphids, with the pear-shaped body and rather long legs, no obvious wings. However, they are very large, about 5 mm long and 3 mm across. They are black, not particularly matt nor shiny, and move slowly.
Any i.d.s please, and are they harmful to the tree, or to us?
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02-05-2011, 04:16 PM
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| | | Re: Bugs in conifer tree
Afternoon Dina,
Attach your photograph here: Login - Wild About Britain Pics
There are as ever a number of possibilities, a photo would be needed to stand a reasonable chance of ID.
Take care, Jason |
02-05-2011, 04:45 PM
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| | | Re: Bugs in conifer tree
Thank you Jason - yes, I guessed it would be tricky! I will do my best to send a photo. It will take a while! but I'm looking forward to your help! In the meantime they are making my neck hair stand up I'm afraid, 'cos they remind me of ticks!! |
04-05-2011, 12:20 PM
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| | | Re: Bugs in conifer tree
OK. Me again. I have started a new thread as this is 'old' now and I would like some answers. Called it conifer tree insects and have managed to send pics. | | |
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