Pseudococcus longispinus Long-tailed mealybug General Pseudococcus longispinus occurs naturally in tropical and sub-tropical regions, but these days…
Aculops lycopersici Tomato russet mite General The tomato russet mite (Aculops lycopersici , also referred to as Vasates lycopersici, Vasates…
Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae Tobacco aphid General The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) probably evolved from the peach potato…
Coleoptera Beetles What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account of…
Trombidiformes Spider mites and other mites What are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found…
Hemiptera Leafhoppers
Cacopsylla pyri Pear psylla General The pear psylla, Cacopsylla pyri , is a widely distributed pest of pear in central Europe and can inflict serious…
Icerya purchasi Cottony cushion scale General The cottony cushion scale, Icerya purchasi , is considered to have originated in Australia. It was…
Saissetia coffeae Hemispherical scale General The hemispherical or helmet scale, Saissetia coffeae , occurs widely in tropical regions and in…
Diaspis boisduvalii Boisduval scale General These three species of Diaspi s are very similar in their appearance and damage symptoms. Here, the…
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