Q&A – What are these bugs gathered on my maple tree trunk?
Question:
What are these bugs gathered on my maple tree trunk?
Answer:
These are bark lice. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says they are harmless to the tree. They feed on lichen and fungus on the bark and provide a food source for birds. They will often be on the tree for a little while and then move on.
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What are these bugs gathered on my maple tree trunk?
Answer:
These are bark lice. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says they are harmless to the tree. They feed on lichen and fungus on the bark and provide a food source for birds. They will often be on the tree for a little while and then move on.
Related Video:
What are these small black and orange worm-like things on my Autumn Blaze maple?
Related Resources:
Barklice
Barklice
November 7, 2020