before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species o…
period of 2 to 3 months. After leaving the egg sac, the crawlers settle along the midribs and veins of the leaves. The next two instars migrate to the…
t. The females moult into the grey stage, named after the colour of the edges of their shield. Mating occurs at the start of this stage, before the…
nigrum. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato leafminer The female moth of the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta ) lays about 260 eggs. The eggs of the…
found on the oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa via a T-shaped fissure. The adult whiteflies can usually be found in the top of the plant…
finally the adult insect. The eggs of the western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts o…
antennae. The hindwings are narrow, pointed toward the apex. The tips of the wings appear to turn upward slightly when viewed from the side. In males,…
peppers, yellowing of the flower stalks in gerbera, and serious yellowing of the leaves of French beans. Other symptoms include the appearance of…
both directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root…
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