An insect known for carrying debilitating diseases wasn't always on Minnesotans' radar.

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota agriculture officials announced Tuesday the discovery of an invasive insect new to the state. According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the elm zigzag sawfly was ...

Larvae of the invasive elm zigzag sawfly create a distinctive “zigzag” while feeding on elm leaves. The insect has been confirmed in Minnesota for the first time, the state agriculture department ...

A new invasive insect has been spotted for the first time in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) says they learned about the elm zigzag sawfly when a individual reported it to ...