Pine processionary moth

Thaumetopoea pityocampa Pine processionary moth General The Pine processionary moth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa), is a major pest of pine trees around the Mediterranean Sea. It is most conspicuously dama

Tomato russet mite

Aculops lycopersici Tomato russet mite General The tomato russet mite (Aculops lycopersici , also referred to as Vasates lycopersici, Vasates destructor and Phyllocoptes destructor in older publicatio

Circular scale

Chrysomphalus aonidum Circular scale General The circular scale, Chrysomphalus aonidum is a tropical species, native to the Oriental region but it has been dispersed widely in tropical and subtropical

Long-tailed mealybug

Pseudococcus longispinus Long-tailed mealybug General Pseudococcus longispinus occurs naturally in tropical and sub-tropical regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of

Tomato looper

Chrysodeixis chalcites Tomato looper General The golden twin-spot moth or tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) belongs to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species origina

Common asparagus beetle

Crioceris asparagi Common asparagus beetle General The common asparagus beetle ( Crioceris asparagi ) is a major, host-specific pest of asparagus in most asparagus producing regions of the world. Life

Shallot aphid

General The shallot aphid, Myzus ascalonicus , is extremely polyphagous. It feeds on crops such as onions, shallots, strawberries, lettuce, brassicas and potatoes and many ornamentals . The shallot ap

Blueberry aphid

Ericaphis scammelli Blueberry aphid General The blueberry aphid, Ericaphis fimbriata or Ericaphis scammelli , is most likely of North American origin and was probably introduced into Europe with plant

Blackcurrant aphid

Cryptomyzus galeopsidis Blackcurrant aphid General The blackcurrant aphid, Cryptomyzus galeopsidis , attacks black currant and also red current. It is widespread throughout Europe and also present in

Rose aphid

Macrosiphum rosae Rose aphid General The rose aphid, Macrosiphum rosae , is a serious and often abundant pest of roses. It is virtually cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Life cycle and appeara