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…
Planococcus ficus Vine mealybug General The vine mealybug Planococcus ficus belongs to the family Pseudococcidae, and is also known by the names…
Bradysia paupera & Lycoriella ingenua Sciarid flies General Sciarid flies constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to…
Ceratitis capitata Mediterranean fruit fly General The Mediterranean fruit fly ( Ceratitis capitata ) is widespread in Africa, the Mediterranean basin…
Tuta absoluta Tomato leafminer General The tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the…
Pseudococcus longispinus Long-tailed mealybug General Pseudococcus longispinus occurs naturally in tropical and sub-tropical regions, but these days…
Icerya purchasi Cottony cushion scale General The cottony cushion scale, Icerya purchasi , is considered to have originated in Australia. It was…
Pseudococcus viburni Obscure mealybug General The obscure mealy bug ( Pseudococcus viburni ) (formerly known as Pseudococcus affinis) originates from…
Planococcus citri Citrus mealybug General The citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) has a world-wide distribution and many and diverse host plants. In…
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