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Quackmaster

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Posted 1401974689	Reply with quote #1

Over the last couple weeks I've noticed a lot of these little white moth looking Flys all over my fig trees, they are all over the yard and shrubbery along the property line. Can someone tell me what they really called and if they are harmful or not, thanks. __________________ Ryan Zone 9a SeLa, wish list:

Quackmaster

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Posted 1401975643	Reply with quote #2

They don't seem to be eating __________________ Ryan Zone 9a SeLa, wish list:

farowyn

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Posted 1401977738	Reply with quote #3

Do an search for White Apple Leafhopper and see if that looks like them. The shape reminds me of a leafhopper, but it's hard to tell from the pics. __________________ Jeff Central OH- Zone 6a Wish list-anything that will ripen in zone 6a.Souadi(obsessed with this one), Takoma Violet, Col de Dame anything -currently rooting: MBVS, DK, RdB, VdB. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead

Ampersand

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Posted 1401977756	Reply with quote #4

I've seen those types of little moths around (maybe not the same here in PA, but similar). Adult moths themselves won't do any damage and are generally good to have around for pollination (not of figs, of course), but potentially the caterpillars can cause damage. That being said, just keep an eye for caterpillars the next few weeks, but I wouldn't expect any problems or enough damage to warrant any treatment.

DallasFigs

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Posted 1401978619	Reply with quote #5

Do they do a fast skitter round the stem if you try to touch one. If so, they are probably some time of leaf hopper as noted above. I've only seen green leaf hoppers on mine. They never caused any damage. __________________ James - Irving, TX - Zone: 8a Follow me on EBay Wish List: 187-25 · Ice Crystal · Maltese Beauty · Maltese Falcon

Quackmaster

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Posted 1401980721	Reply with quote #6

Yes James they do, they are bigger then the white apple leaf hopper though __________________ Ryan Zone 9a SeLa, wish list:

Quackmaster

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Posted 1401983314	Reply with quote #7

That's them Pete, my local garden center said it's a white plant hopper __________________ Ryan Zone 9a SeLa, wish list:

rcantor

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They are NSA drones typically used for drug traffickers. Their on-board labs can detect thousands of illegal chemicals or their ingredients. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

Quackmaster

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Quote: Originally Posted by rcantor They are NSA drones typically used for drug traffickers. Their on-board labs can detect thousands of illegal chemicals or their ingredients. Lol, that was gonna be my second guess __________________ Ryan Zone 9a SeLa, wish list:

drphil69

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Posted 1402018203	Reply with quote #10

Yup, looks like a leaf hopper. I have green ones on my blackberries, they haven't hurt them so far. I wonder if they like latex? __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

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