they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae. Of the approximately 2,500 species in this family, only eleven are…
Hundreds of plant species from different families serve as suitable hosts for this whitefly. It occurs on many crops, including aubergine, beans,…
tabaci ) belongs to the family Aleyrodidae , and the sub-family Aleyrodinae . This insect was first identified on tobacco in Greece in 1889, hence the…
polyphagous aphid found on more than 700 plant species. Crop plants attacked by this aphid include cotton, citrus, coffee, cocoa, eggplant, cucumber,…
plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. This can…
roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning. The larva crawls into the ground to…
Diaspididae) form three important families within the superfamily Coccoidea. This superfamily belongs to the order Hemiptera (the true bugs ).…
causes deterioration of this tissue, making it easier for adult weevils to lay eggs deeper into the tissue. Additionally, this provides entry points…
the dorsal surface. In green individuals, this stripe is dark green, while in pink specimens it is dark red. This longitudinal stripe is specifically…
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