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crissyr Fayetteville, AR(Zone 7b) Jun 12, 2010

What are these small green worms? They're all over my Kopper King Hibiscus. I moved a Wheel Bug over to the plant in hopes that he/she will be able to tell they're there and will get them.

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crissyr Fayetteville, AR(Zone 7b) Jun 12, 2010

Here's a different pic

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Jun 14, 2010

It is probably the Hibiscus Sawfly: http://bugguide.net/node/view/309553

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crissyr Fayetteville, AR(Zone 7b) Jun 14, 2010

Melody that's it! Thank you so much!!! They have eaten their way to oblivion! LOL

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Jun 14, 2010

They can sure cause a lot of damage! Sawfly Heaven seems like a good spot for them.

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