Elm seed bug found in Michigan
The Elm seed bug has made its way into Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development confirmed it has been discovered in Oakland County. The elm seed bug (Arocatus melanocephalus (Fabricius) is a small, non-native home-invading pest native to south-central Europe. It uses its needle-like mouthparts to penetrate seeds and extract their nutrients. It feeds primarily on elm, but it has been reported from other tree species. In 2012, it was detected in Idaho, the first record of this insect in North America.More