colour of adult weevils greatly varies. Most individuals in the Mediterranean area are about 30 mm long, with females 10 to 15% larger than males.…
of the world. The original habitat was probably a tropical or subtropical area, possibly Pakistan. The tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) has an…
where they feed on plant sap. They produce fine webbing over the infested area. Damage: Spider mites can cause damage to leaves by piercing the plant…
America. This makes it possible for fall armyworms to spread over large areas rapidly. Adults fly by night, and are attracted to lights, especially…
detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae may…
southern states and Mexico however the state of Florida is the most affected area by the vectored disease. Life cycle of Asian citrus psyllid Adult…
days. It then pupates for ten to fourteen days, or three to five months in areas with very cold winters. The pupae measure around 18 mm and have a…
dark bodies and legs. When the flies mate, adult males will form swarms in areas with still air out of direct sunlight where they remain in flight as…
usually smaller than the females. They are not fast fliers, and prefer damp areas in dark places, with a lot of organic material. They occur the whole…
to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of…
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