They have tube-shaped mouths that can pierce and suck. Nymphs look like small adults. Fat, smooth-skinned, gray, brown or black cutworm caterpillars are the larval stage of the owlet moth.
All species secrete wax that forms a small, hard, circular shell or cap over the growing scale.
Bad Bugs Insects that harm our gardens may multiply their damage through simply laying a lot of eggs, or they may make matters worse by having several complete generations in a year. Here's a look at some threats to your garden's health. A heavy infestation may cause deformity and stunting of tender growth or delay production of buds and fruit or cause them to drop. It can even cause the death of the plant. In addition, aphids may introduce fungus, bacteria and viruses.