is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of leaf miner. The…
gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew.…
aphids have two pairs of wings, one of which is much larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous…
both pairs of wings are fully developed. Only at this stage can the particular species of thrips be identified based on form, colour and pattern of…
Here are some of the common signs of whitefly damage: Yellowing of leaves: Whiteflies feed on plant sap, which can cause the leaves of infested…
your crop Life cycle of mites The life cycle of mites typically consists of four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. The duration of their life…
species, Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious…
damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar. In contrast, the caterpillars have biting and chewing mouthparts and can devour large amounts of plant…
directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs…
insects. Their life cycle consists of an egg, usually five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae…
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