Orthoptera Crickets
Hemiptera Bugs What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and…
Empoasca vitis Smaller green leafhopper General The smaller green leafhopper or vine leafhopper, Empoasca vitis , is mainly a pest of grapevine but…
Hemiptera Leafhoppers
Nezara viridula Southern green stink bug General Stink bugs belong to the family Pentatomidae (true bugs) and derive their name from the strong odour…
Corythucha ciliata Sycamore lace bug General The sycamore lace bug, Corythucha ciliata , is a native of North America where it occurs throughout the…
Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa European mole cricket General The European mole cricket, Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa is widely distributed in the warmer areas of…
Cacopsylla pyri Pear psylla General The pear psylla, Cacopsylla pyri , is a widely distributed pest of pear in central Europe and can inflict serious…
Hemiptera Psyllids
Icerya purchasi Cottony cushion scale General The cottony cushion scale, Icerya purchasi , is considered to have originated in Australia. It was…
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