with a brown leading edge. Adults are only active at night. Damage symptoms Most of the damage is caused by the older caterpillars which are voracious…
damage can occur, especially at high temperatures when population growth is most rapid and affected leaves dry out quickly. The damage is first seen…
nocturnal and usually hide between leaves during the day. Damage symptoms The most distinctive symptoms of damage done by the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta…
aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can transmit at least 100…
g the plant tissue with its piercing-sucking mouth parts. The mites are mostly found within the flower buds, growing tips and young folded leaves,…
the adult female without a complete metamorphosis. Damage symptoms Although most species of mealybug feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some…
Greece in 1889, hence the name tabaci . It has subsequently been found in most tropical and subtropical countries of the world. The original habitat…
Males generally fly only in the early morning. Damage symptoms Although most species of mealybug feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species…
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