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Growth on plant leaves?

Discussion in 'Issues, Disease and Pests' started by rollinkansas, Jan 2, 2013.

  1. Jan 2, 2013 #1
    rollinkansas

    rollinkansas Active Member

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    Any of you guys ever see this before? Its only on one plant, not sure if I should completely wash and remount plant or if its just some natural growth I have no need to worry about.

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  2. Jan 2, 2013 #2
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    They are the eggs of an insect. I will admit I don't recall what kind....
     
  3. Mar 28, 2013 #3
    nighthawk

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    I agree with Ray. It looks like some kind of insect eggs. I've seen the eggs of "lacewings" on leaves. They are on little stalks like that. But, the lacewing eggs are oval and white...so it's not that. I only mention it to say that this is not an uncommon structure for insect eggs.

    Here are two sites that might be able to ID it for you.

    Bug Guide:
    http://bugguide.net/node/view/15740

    What's That Bug?
    http://www.whatsthatbug.com/ask-whats-that-bug/

    If you send them the photo and any other info you have, they are pretty good about a quick reply.

    I'd looooooooove to know what you find out. Ya got me curious, now, too.

    :-D