of Oak processionary moth The adults have grey forewings with white and darker grey markings and a wingspan of ca. 30 mm. The adults emerge and fly between
structure. The eggs are initially light and translucent, becoming steadily darker until they are a brown-black or sometimes even a purple colour. They are
and has an overall shiny appearance. Antennae are marked by a number of darker bands, and their length exceeds that of the body. The legs are also long
longer 'tail filaments' that project at the posterior end. There is often a darker longitudinal stripe running over the body. Control Vine Mealybug Recommended
Cabbage leafroller An adult female is 12 mm long and is ochre-yellow with darker markings. The male is slightly smaller and slimmer, more clearly marked
develops a shiny white colour and eyes which are yellow at first, and become darker after a few days; after three to six days, this stage is fully complete
yellow abdomen. Males are slightly smaller and their abdomen is a slightly darker colour. A parasitized aphid hardens to become a leathery, black mummy. The
They are actively mobile and known as ‘crawlers’. Second instar nymphs are darker and less active. From the second instar onwards the life cycle of males
yellow to pink body is visible through its waxy covering. There is often a darker longitudinal stripe running over the body. The adult males are short lived
adults but lack fully developed wings. Nymphs are yellow initially, turning darker (orange to brown) as they mature. They have piercing-sucking mouthparts
