habit of the caterpillars of this species makes them very difficult to control with synthetic pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Southern…
Aculops cannabicola Hemp russet mite General The hemp russet mite ( Aculops cannabicola ) belongs to the family Eriophyidae (gall and rust mites). It…
Acrolepiopsis assectella Leek moth General The leek moth is present throughout Europe. It is also found in some Asian countries and has been…
Amphimallon sostitialis, Amphimallon majalis Chafers General The chafers are beetles of the Scarabaeidae family. The larvae of both species live in…
Lyprauta spp. Lyprauta General Larvae of the flies Lyprauta cambria, Proceroplatus trinidadensis and Lyprauta chacoensis (family Keroplatidae) have…
Coccus hesperidum Brown soft scale General The brown soft scale Coccus hesperidum is very common in tropical and sub-tropical regions and is also a…
Amphorophora rubi Large blackberry aphid General The large blackberry aphid, Amphorophora rubi , is very similar to the large raspberry aphid…
Amphorophora idaei Large raspberry aphid General The large raspberry aphid, Amphorophora idaei, is the most important aphid species found on…
Aphis gossypii Cotton aphid General The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an extremely polyphagous aphid found on more than 700 plant species. Crop…
Saissetia coffeae Hemispherical scale General The hemispherical or helmet scale, Saissetia coffeae , occurs widely in tropical regions and in…
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