Cyclamen mite

Phytonemus pallidus Cyclamen mite General The cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) is a harmful strawberry pest as well as a common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals. Mites belong

Long-tailed mealybug

Pseudococcus longispinus Long-tailed mealybug General Pseudococcus longispinus occurs naturally in tropical and sub-tropical regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of

American serpentine leaf miner

Liriomyza trifolii American serpentine leaf miner General The American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) originates from North America, but occurs also in Europe since about 1976. The Ameri

Oleander scale

Aspidiotus nerii Oleander scale General Aspidiotus nerii , the oleander scale or white scale belongs to the Coccoidea and has an almost worldwide distribution. Host plants include olive, apple, mango,

Western flower thrips

Frankliniella occidentalis Western flower thrips General The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flow

Citrus mealybug

Planococcus citri Citrus mealybug General The citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) has a world-wide distribution and many and diverse host plants. In temperate regions of the world this mealybug pose

Codling moth

Cydia pomonella (Grapholita pomonella) Codling moth General The codling moth ( Cydia pomonella ) is a notorious, worldwide pest of apple and also occasionally of pear, quince, peach and other fruits.

Mediterranean fruit fly

Ceratitis capitata Mediterranean fruit fly General The Mediterranean fruit fly ( Ceratitis capitata ) is widespread in Africa, the Mediterranean basin and South America. Ceratitis capitata is a highly

Tomato leafminer

Tuta absoluta (Phtorimaea absoluta) Tomato leafminer General The tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is o

Green peach aphid

Myzus persicae Green peach aphid General The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is an important insect pest in sweet pepper, tomato, cucumber and many other greenhouse crops. The aph