for signs on the undersides of leaves and within flowers, where they are most commonly found. In cases of severe infestation, the thrips may also be…
mealybug and Grapevine mealybug. As the name indicates, this mealybug is mostly found on grapevines, but also on figs and pomegranates. Life cycle and…
or asexual, the latter apparently being the more common situation. Unlike most other mealy bugs , Pseudococcus longispinus produces no egg sac.…
Sciarid flies constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella .…
nocturnal and usually hide between leaves during the day. Damage symptoms The most distinctive symptoms of damage done by the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta…
aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can transmit at least 100…
g the plant tissue with its piercing-sucking mouth parts. The mites are mostly found within the flower buds, growing tips and young folded leaves,…
the adult female without a complete metamorphosis. Damage symptoms Although most species of mealybug feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some…
Greece in 1889, hence the name tabaci . It has subsequently been found in most tropical and subtropical countries of the world. The original habitat…
Males generally fly only in the early morning. Damage symptoms Although most species of mealybug feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species…
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