What Kind Of Bug Is This?

Turf Insects

Chinch Bugs Small insects (adults are 1/5" of an inch) that are black and white in color. They feed by sucking juices from the leaves and stems of the turfgrass which will cause the turfgrass to wilt and discolor. The turf will appear patchy and turn yellow and then brown over time. Damage will be heaviest in sunny areas, so it can be mistaken for drought stress.

White Grubs White grubs are the larvae of scarab beetles. These larvae have C-shaped bodies that are cream colored. They have a reddish-brown head capsule and three pair of legs.

Sod Webworms Sod webworms are usually recognized by most as caterpillars since that is the turf-damaging stage. The caterpillars are gray to tan with a brown head and dark spots on the body. The adults are buff-colored moths that have snouts projecting forward from the head. Sod webworms feed at night and make the grass have bare areas or irregular patches of brown grass.

Spider Mites Spider mites are not insects, but arachnids. These arthropods are very small with oval bodies. Spider mites can be green, yellow, reddish-brown or black. Will cause grass to have a lack of vigor and a pale or silvery discoloration. The leaves of the grass will become yellow and eventually dry out and die. You may find fine webbing at the feeding areas on the under surfaces of the grass blades.

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