Insect Quiz November, 2004

November Quiz 2004

As fall settles in, you reminisce about a strange insect you saw at the end of the summer. It was about one inch long with a dark-colored, stout body and long, conspicuous, clear wings. You found it clinging to the trunk of a tree but it didn’t seem to be feeding. The tree did not appear to be injured from this insect. You can’t decide if this insect looks more like a bug or a big fly.

QUESTIONS

1. What is this insect?

2. What is the life cycle of this insect?

3. Is this insect harmful to trees?

4. What is the best management for this insect?