What is this bug?

Question: I see this wherever there is trouble.  In my bay tree with bay suckers or eating my angelica. Is it a huge aphid?  A grasshopper?  I don't think it is beneficial.  ??  Thanks much!  Hard to take pics as he is in a jar!

Thank you!

responder: The Question Asker Replied August 24, 2024, 5:09 PM EDT
response: It is light green. On Sat, Aug 24, 2024, 1:51 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:  Dear cgavette63, Thank you for using Ask Extension. A request for support has been created and a representative will follow-up with you as soon as possible. Questions are usually answered within two business days. You can view this question's progress online. YOUR QUESTION #0152749: What is this bug? I see this wherever there is trouble. In my bay tree with bay suckers or eating my angelica. Is it a huge aphid? A grasshopper? I don't think it is beneficial. ?? Thanks much! Hard to take pics as he is in a jar! Thank you! Ask Extension offers one-to-one expert answers from Cooperative Extension/University staff and volunteers within participating Land-Grant institutions across the United States. If you wish to provide additional comments or information regarding the issue, please login to your account for a complete archive of your prior questions and answers.  This message for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for personalized professional advice. For specific local information, contact your local county Cooperative Extension office or other qualified professionals. eXtension Foundation does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, professional services, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by eXtension Foundation, employees, suppliers, member universities, or other third parties through eXtension is solely at the user's own risk. All eXtension content and communication is subject to the Terms of Use which may be revised at any time.

responder: Bill Gerth  Replied August 26, 2024, 2:52 PM EDT
response: Hi, That is an immature katydid or tree cricket. I can't be more specific than that because it is hard to see the insect well in the photos. Here are some possibilities... https://bugguide.net/node/view/1894873 https://bugguide.net/node/view/1258968 https://bugguide.net/node/view/2038838 None of these are likely to do significant damage to your plants. Bush katydids (Scudderia species) feed mainly on plants, but still do not seem to cause noticeable harm. The other species feed on insects as well as plants, so they might even do some good if they eat other pests.

responder: The Question Asker Replied August 26, 2024, 7:52 PM EDT
response: Thanks!  I let him go free!  I have a question about my bay sucker.  They have returned and I threw the leaf tips in the garbage.  Do they come out of the leaf in the Spring?  Sorry about the poor photos. On Mon, Aug 26, 2024, 11:52 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:

responder: Bill Gerth  Replied August 27, 2024, 1:39 PM EDT
response: Hi again, Cheryl, Bay suckers (Lauritrioza alacris) are insects with piercing, sucking mouthparts that feed on bay laurel leaves. They are native to the Mediterranean region in Europe, but were accidentally introduced into North America and the UK.  Here is a link with some good information on bay suckers... https://www.rhs.org.uk/biodiversity/bay-sucker  Hope that helps!

responder: The Question Asker Replied August 27, 2024, 1:59 PM EDT
response: Thank you so much for the info! On Tue, Aug 27, 2024, 10:39 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote: