other crop pests. The leaf miner species that cause damage in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However,…
diversity of feeding habits than any other mite family. There are species that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and…
beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account of their hard wing covers…
Whitefly What are whiteflies? Whiteflies are a group of small, winged insects that belong to the family Aleyrodidae. They are called "whiteflies"…
cuttings originating from Colorado in 2016 and is now widespread throughout that state and Oregon. Its range also includes several other states and…
have eight legs. Adult females are about 0.5 mm long. They have an oval body that is rounded at the rear end. Their colour can vary from orange, light…
frugiperda Fall Armyworm General The fall armyworm is a polyphagous pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in…
ferrugineus ) are typical weevils: the head extends with a long thin rostrum that holds the antennae and tiny mandibles. The size and colour of adult…
to 100 on animal feces, moist organic matter or carrion. The brown larvae that emerge after a few days are typically flattened, with a fringe of spiny…
but they lack the distinct body segmentation that spiders have. Gall mites and russet mites are so small that they cannot be seen with the naked eye…
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