Diptera Flies What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation. Species that can cause…
Melolontha melolontha Common cockchafer General The cockchafer ( Melolontha melolontha) , also known as the doodlebug or May bug is a European beetle…
Cydia pomonella Codling moth General The codling moth ( Cydia pomonella ) is a notorious, worldwide pest of apple and also occasionally of pear,…
Saissetia coffeae Hemispherical scale General The hemispherical or helmet scale, Saissetia coffeae , occurs widely in tropical regions and in…
Saissetia oleae Olive scale General The olive scale, Saissetia oleae , is a cosmopolitan pest of citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical…
Atrococcus mamillariae Cactus mealybug General The cactus mealybug Atrococcus mamillariae (formerly known as Spilococcus cactearum ) is a pest of…
Thaumetopoea processionea Oak processionary moth General The oak processionary moth ( Thaumetopoea processionea ), is a major pest of oak in many…
Acrolepiopsis assectella Leek moth General The leek moth is present throughout Europe. It is also found in some Asian countries and has been…
Aphis nerii Oleander aphid General The oleander aphid, Aphis nerii , sometimes also called the milkweed aphid, is a common pest of several important…
Dysaphis plantaginea Apple rosy aphid General The rosy apple aphid, Dysaphis plantaginea , is a serious apple pest. It is widespread in Europe and…
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