Black And Orange Bugs That Damage Phlox Making Them Wilt Turn Yellow And Die

Question From: A. Morris - VIRGINIA
Q: What is the name of the black and orange bug that lives on phlox and sucks the plants . so they wilt and turn yellow and die. They are not called spider mites, there is another name for them

A: The Yardener listed these pests under the section on Phlox. They are called Phlox bugs. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy