Thaumatotibia batrachopa Macadamia nut borer General The macadamia nut borer ( Thaumatotibia batrachopa ) is native to Africa and was originally…
Cryptophlebia peltastica Litchi moth General Litchi moth ( Cryptophlebia peltastica ) is native to Southern Africa and also occurs on the Indian Ocean…
Keiferia lycopersicella Tomato pinworm General The tomato pinworm mainly attacks tomato, but it can also survive in other Solanaceae species,…
Opogona sacchari Banana moth General The banana moth or banana borer ( Opogona sacchari , also known as Opogona subcervinella ) belongs to the family…
Lygus lineolaris Tarnished plant bug General The lygus bug (or tarnished plant bug) is native to North America, and it is especially common across the…
Diabrotica barberi Northern Corn Rootworm General Corn rootworms ( Diabrotica sp.) are a devastating pest of cultivated corn in North America, with…
Anticarsia gemmatalis Velvetbean caterpillar General The velvetbean caterpillar Anticarsia gemmatalis is considered the main foliage feeding pests in…
Chrysodeixis includens Soybean looper General In Brazil, the species has become a serious phytosanitary problem in the soya bean crop, with various…
Alphitobius diaperinus Lesser Mealworm General The darkling beetle, or lesser mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus is one of the most abundant insects…
Planococcus ficus Vine mealybug General The vine mealybug Planococcus ficus belongs to the family Pseudococcidae, and is also known by the names…
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