Tipula spp. Crane flies General The larvae of crane flies , called leatherjackets, live in the soil and feed on roots and shoots (which they pull into…
Mamestra brassicae Cabbage moth General The cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) is a highly polyphagous defoliator. Besides being a major cabbage pest,…
Plutella xylostella Diamond back moth General The diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) belongs to the family of Plutellidae . It only attacks…
Otiorhynchus sulcatus Black vine weevil General The black vine weevil, Otiorhynchus sulcatus, is a pest in many ornamental crops (e.g. rhododendron,…
Rhodobium porosum Yellow rose aphid General The yellow rose aphid , Rhodobium porosum , is probably of North American origin but is now widely…
Eriosoma lanigerum Woolly apple aphid General The woolly aphid, Eriosoma lanigerum , is a serious worldwide apple pest. It is probably of North…
Chrysomphalus aonidum Circular scale General The circular scale, Chrysomphalus aonidum is a tropical species, native to the Oriental region but it has…
Aspidiotus nerii Oleander scale General Aspidiotus nerii , the oleander scale or white scale belongs to the Coccoidea and has an almost worldwide…
Thaumetopoea pityocampa Pine processionary moth General The Pine processionary moth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa), is a major pest of pine trees around…
Chrysodeixis chalcites Tomato looper General The golden twin-spot moth or tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) belongs to the family of Noctuidae…
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