s of females. By late May or June (in the northern hemisphere) multiple large colonies may be present on the trees. Winged aphids are produced in June
distinguished from males of other Drosophila species or SWD females by a large dark spot on each wing, where their common name is derived from. Females
sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted
saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in colour, with a large head and bright red eyes. The colour of the adult depends on the food source
upper- and undersides of the leaves. This species of thrips is relatively large. Both males and females are dark brown to black in colour with orange pi
silicone cover paper from both sides of the trap Replace the traps when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage For monitoring use one Horiver Drystick
plants and 50 cm above the ground for mature plants Replace the traps when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage For monitoring use one Horiver Wetstick
late March or April (in the northern hemisphere) and around the end of May, large colonies covered by conspicuous white, sticky “wool” can be seen, mainly
aborting fruits, since these can be infected after abortion and then provide a large amount of inoculum Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell
