individuals have a brown-black head and thorax and a reddish abdomen. There is a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body
for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In the dark.
and thorax and a yellow-green to green or even reddish abdomen. They have a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body
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 year round.
it can also be found in the soil. The pupa has a pale green body, with a dark brown ventral dorsal stripe, but the body can also be entirely brown.
chafers ( Phyllopertha horticola ) have red-brown slightly hairy wings with a dark edge. The neck shield is metallic green to shiny black. In Central Europe
1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-60°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO₂ accumulation.
Fusarium sambucinum (a.k.a. F. sulphureum ) causes dry rot of potato. The rot is dark and wet at first. The lesions are irregular and sharp-edged. In cavities