Trichoplusia ni Cabbage looper General Trichoplusia is not only a damaging pest in crucifers, their favourite host, it can also be found in crops such…
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…
Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominalis Rice root aphid General The rice root aphid ( Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominalis ) is a well-known pest in North America that…
Helicoverpa zea Corn earworm Overview The corn earworm is a major pest affecting over 100 crops, of which the most prominent varieties are corn,…
Aphis nasturtii Buckthorn-potato aphid General The buckthorn- potato aphid , Aphis nasturtii , has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution and is a major…
Aphis fabae Black bean aphid General The black bean aphid, Aphis fabae , is widespread in temperate regions, where it is a serious economic pest of…
Polyphagotarsonemus latus Broad mite General The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions.…
Liriomyza bryoniae Tomato leaf miner General The tomato leaf miner (Liriomyza bryoniae) has many host plants and has caused crop damage in many parts…
Anthonomus eugenii Pepper weevil Overview They belong to the Curculionidae family, which is made up of more than 40,000 species. They have very hard…
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