Flies

conditions. Solutions for fly control Learn more about The adult form of the onion fly Delia antiqua What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in [...] or nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families Sciaridae ( sciarid flies ) and Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally [...] fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage

Shore fly

other root diseases. Life cycle and appearance of the Shore fly Adult Scatella shore flies are 4–5mm long with large eyes, thick bodies and short antennae [...] General Shore flies of the genus Scatella are a common greenhouse pest found throughout the United States, Canada and northern Mexico. In Europe and Asia [...] Asia, the species Scatella stagnalis occurs widely. These small black flies can be found naturally at marshy, muddy lake shores and intertidal zones, and

Stable fly

Eurasia. Stable flies superficially resemble house flies, but are lighter in colour and have biting mouth parts. Both male and female flies feed on animal [...] cycle and appearance of the Stable fly Adult stable flies are between 5–7 mm in size and largely resemble the house fly , even having a four-striped thorax [...] General Stable flies belong to the genus Stomoxys , Latin for “sharp mouth”; a fitting moniker, as these flies are the only members of the Muscidae family

House fly

cases, large fly populations can even create public health issues for the communities surrounding a farm. Damage symptoms While the house fly, like other [...] necrophagous flies , does not cause any direct damage to animals or buildings, they are considered a serious pest because: They can form flying swarms inside [...] many parasitic worm species. Life cycle and appearance of House fly The adult house fly ( Musca domestica ) is 6–7 mm long, yellowish-grey to dark grey

Shore fly

Shore fly The life cycle of the shore fly ( Scatella tenuicosta ) has the following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupa and the adult fly. The eggs [...] General Shore flies ( Scatella tenuicosta ) occur very commonly, often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse [...] most species feed on rotting material. Shore flies are commonly found in greenhouses. Damage symptoms Shore flies ( Scatella tenuicosta) do not attack plants

Sciarid flies

plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings and other young growing plant material. Damage symptoms The larvae of sciarid flies feed mainly [...] particularly at risk. Life cycle and appearance of Sciarid flies The life cycle of sciarid flies has the following stages: egg, four larval instars, a pupal [...] 5 mm long, grey-black flies with long antennae. They have relatively long legs, and the wings show very clear venation. The fly has a small head equipped

Crane flies

and digging up turf. Life cycle and appearance of Crane flies Adult crane flies are large flies with females reaching 45-50 mm across. They have long, spindly [...] General The larvae of crane flies , called leatherjackets, live in the soil and feed on roots and shoots (which they pull into the ground of mainly grasses [...] case can be found sticking out above the soil surface. Adult common crane flies emerge from the soil in late summer to fall, and females mate and lay 200-300

Lesser house fly

300 different species of fly, including the lesser house fly , the latrine fly and a whole host of other manure-breeding flies . Fannia species can be found [...] the Lesser house fly Lesser house flies and other Fannia spp. are medium-sized to small flies with dark bodies and legs. When the flies mate, adult males [...] large fly populations can even represent a public health concern for the communities surrounding a farm. Damage symptoms While the lesser house fly and other

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Onion thrips

the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in colour, with a large