Greenhouse whitefly

aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important in ornamentals . Life cycle and appearance of Greenhouse whitefly The greenhouse whitefly ( Tr

Cabbage looper

three times their body weight. Plants can be severely defoliated and stunted. Life cycle and appearance of Trichoplusia ni Adults can deposit up to 300 eggs

Fall Armyworm

leaves appear ragged or torn (similar to hailstorm damage in appearance). Life cycle of the Fall Armyworm Adult moths are 20 to 25 mm long and have a wingspan

Onion thrips

eggplant, roses, chrysanthemum, gerbera, carnations, bulbs and many others. Life cycle and appearance of Onion thrips Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) develops

Broad mite

visible several weeks after the mites have been removed. Life cycle and appearance of Broad mite The life cycle of tarsonemid mites has the following stages:

Diamond back moth

flower buds, flowers and young seed pods, causing loss of pods and seeds. Life cycle and appearance of Diamond back moth The oval and flattened eggs of

European red mite

often referred to as bronzing. When infestation is heavy, leaves can drop. Life cycle and appearance of European red mite The European red mite feeds mainly

Two-spotted spider mite

appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental crops. Life cycle of two-spotted spider mite Two-spotted spider mites are small and have

Southern European marshland pyralid

can cause severe damage, whereas roses appear to tolerate larger numbers. Life cycle and appearance of Southern European marshland pyralid Adults of the [...] organic material on the ground or substrate. They feed on detritus as well as life materials. Young larvae feed on the leaves and flowers before they bore and

Spotted Wing Drosophila

fruits (e.g. cherries, plums) being particularly susceptible to infestation. Life cycle and appearance of Spotted wing drosophila Adult spotted-wing drosophila