about 1976. The American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) is highly polyphagous and thus lives on many host plants such as chrysanthemum,…
for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with…
cabbage leafroller (Clepsis spectrana) is native to North-West Europe. It is a highly polyphagous species causing damage to field grown cabbage,…
beetles and larvae are polyphagous and feed on a large number of plant species. High populations of larvae can destroy plants under field conditions.…
considered to be the most universally distributed lepidopteran species. It is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances to…
cycle of T. pityocampa is normally annual but may extend over 2 years at high altitude or in northern latitudes. Development lasts 6 months under the…
from the egg. These first instar nymphs are known as ‘crawlers’. They are highly active in their search for a new feeding place and are capable of…
Lacanobia oleracea Tomato moth General The tomato moth (Lacanobia oleracea) is a particularly a pest in greenhouses but can also inflict damage on…
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