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Larva falling from trees

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From: A Gomez
City:
Taos, NM
We are also experiencing small white larva falling from trees in northern NM. (In late May early June). Specifically Chinese Elm trees. It has scared one of my children because two landed in his hair. I will try to photograph one for identification. This must be a common occurrence, what is the most likely culprit?

 
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From: Christopher Evans
Forestry Extension and Research Specialist
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
cwevans@illinois.edu
I am not familiar with the different insect pest species in New Mexico. I would recommend contacting your state Extension program with this question - https://easnr.nmsu.edu/team.html.

 
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