For home gardeners new to insect identification, there are several resources available. Sharing a photo on social media groups like The Utah Society of Entomology can pool identification suggestions and insights from other local naturalists. The Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab accepts photos texted to 385-367-3773 and can provide free identification from USU Extension insect diagnosticians. Guidebooks like Vegetable Pests of Utah and Beneficial Insects of Utah provide references to several common species found within Utah, with photos and descriptions.
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