Cabbage moth

General The cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) is a highly polyphagous defoliator. Besides being a major cabbage pest, it feeds on 70 plants of 22 families, among them crops such as sweet pepper, tomat

Tomato leafminer

General The tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly on Solanaceae species . T

Pine processionary moth

spot in the anal region. The cylindrical egg masses range in length from 4 to 5 cm. They are covered with the scales of the female anal tuft, which mimics

Oak processionary moth

weather, these urticating hairs can remain allergenic for months. From the 5th instar on, the larvae start building silken nests at the base of lower branches

Boisduval scale

General These three species of Diaspi s are very similar in their appearance and damage symptoms. Here, the Boisduval scale is described in more detail, as it is the most important one. The Boisduval

Hemispherical scale

other soft scales. The size depends on the host plant and can vary from 2 to 4.5 mm. The young nymphs are white to yellowish, more oval in form and with a raised

Tomato leaf miner

General The tomato leaf miner (Liriomyza bryoniae) has many host plants and has caused crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, Europe and northern Asia. In warmer regions, the

Pea leaf miner

General The pea leaf miner (Liriomyza huidobrensis), occurs in a variety of vegetable and ornamental crops. It originates from South and Middle America and has subsequently spread via plant material.

American serpentine leaf miner

General The American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) originates from North America, but occurs also in Europe since about 1976. The American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) i

Shore fly

damp soil, where they also pupate. The adult shore fly is black, about 4 to 5 mm long, and stout with short antennae and short legs. The head of the adult