When do honeylocust plant bugs feed?

When do honeylocust plant bugs feed?

• A. From late April to mid-May.
• B. In January and February.
• C. From July to August.
• D. From September to October.

Answer: (A)

The main time honeylocust plant bugs feed is tied to the tree’s spring leaf flush. They target the tender, unfolding leaves, so feeding occurs when new growth is developing in spring—typically in late April to mid-May. This is when sap is accessible and leaves are most susceptible to sucking damage. In contrast, January–February is winter dormancy, and by midsummer or fall the new leaf growth has already occurred, so feeding is not occurring at those times.

The main time honeylocust plant bugs feed is tied to the tree’s spring leaf flush. They target the tender, unfolding leaves, so feeding occurs when new growth is developing in spring—typically in late April to mid-May. This is when sap is accessible and leaves are most susceptible to sucking damage. In contrast, January–February is winter dormancy, and by midsummer or fall the new leaf growth has already occurred, so feeding is not occurring at those times.