hemmy Omono Messages 1,558 Reaction score 2,021 Location NE KS (formerly SoCal 10a) USDA Zone 6a Oct 2, 2025 #1 I found this strange egg case(?) on a pine branch. I turned it over and opened it up to find these white eggs(?). The tree has been attacked by pine tip moths this year, but they don’t look like the ‘net images for moth eggs. Any ideas?
I found this strange egg case(?) on a pine branch. I turned it over and opened it up to find these white eggs(?). The tree has been attacked by pine tip moths this year, but they don’t look like the ‘net images for moth eggs. Any ideas?
Dav4 Drop Branch Murphy Messages 14,033 Reaction score 35,269 Location SE MI- Bonsai'd for 12 years both MA and N GA USDA Zone 6a Oct 2, 2025 #2 No idea on the pest's ID, but that's kinda gross... and scary! Last edited: Oct 2, 2025
P Potawatomi13 Imperial Masterpiece Messages 6,454 Reaction score 4,710 Location Eugene, OR USDA Zone 8 Oct 3, 2025 #3 They look like larva. Maybe waiting for spring to emerge? No idea of species but strongly suspect not good for tree.
They look like larva. Maybe waiting for spring to emerge? No idea of species but strongly suspect not good for tree.