Severely infested trees look like they are covered with strings of popcorn.

It is also known to be able to survive on honey and black locust, white ash, burning-bush, oak, boxelder, dogwood, hackberry, sycamore, beech, elm, willow, basswood, and poplar.

However, in large numbers they can cause premature leaf drop and twig dieback.

Heavy infestations can cause leaves to turn yellow to light green and may cause stunted leaf growth.

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