Corn rootworm
present in many European countries, including Italy, where it is widespread in the maize-growing areas in the north. Maize is the only crop in which high [...] cycle and appearance In Europe, the western corn rootworm produces a single generation each year. The pest overwinters in the soil in the egg stage. Egg [...] instars. The pupa is hard to find in the soil, as this stage lasts only a few days. The adults, 5-6 mm long, are dark yellow in colour and there are three black