Broad mite

and cyclamen are also affected. Outside in temperate climates, broad mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) are not a serious problem, as they are unable to [...] elongated, oval eggs are firmly attached to the surface and are rather large (about 0.07 mm) compared with the subsequent, active stages. They are transparent and [...] cells are killed, deformed corky patches frequently appear causing misshapen fruits that often crack open at the site of deformation. Flowers are often

Mediterranean fruit fly

silvery crossbands. The wings are clear with black veins and marked with black spots and brownish yellow patches. The eggs are about 1 mm long and narrowly [...] hole is often surrounded by a sunken and discoloured area. These punctures are often sufficient in high quality produce to make fruit unmarketable. Damage [...] caused by larval feeding on the flesh makes the fruit useless. Damaged fruits are often invaded by pathogenic fungi causing rotting. Life cycle and appearance

Apricot

sibirica, P. mume, P. mandshurica and P. brigantina are very similar as are their fruit; they are also named apricots. The apricot is a drupe that looks [...] the name of a fruit or the tree that produces this particular fruit. There are various species that belong to the genus Prunus (stone fruit). A regular apricot [...] like a small peach (1.5-2.5 cm or 0.6-1.0 cm in diameter, some cultivars are larger) and its colour varies from yellow to orange, and is often a bit reddish

Grapes

actually a berry. Grapes are consumed fresh and they are processed to make wine or juice and dried to produce raisins. Nowadays there are between 5,000 and 10 [...] cultivars of the Vitis vinifera are the basis of wine production around the world. All the usual wine varieties are made from (different) types of Vitis

Flowering potted plants

About There are many species of flowering potted plants, the most common species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for its large red, white and [...] consists of 1,795 different plant species. Some of these species are usually grown indoors and are used as ornamental houseplants in countries with colder climates [...] Crassulaceae . Hibiscus is well known for its large, ornate flowers which are trumpet-shaped. These flowers have five or more petals and their colour varies

Hop

flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are considered the main flavor ingredient in making [...] in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically trained [...] plants stay in the ground. They emerge each year towards the end of Spring and are harvested near the end of Summer.

Orchid

Orchidaceae or the orchid family . The plant’s flower are usually colourful and fragrant. Nowadays there are no less than 28,000 known species, divided in about [...] of many flowers. The majority of orchids which are commercially sold is tropical or subtropical. There are varieties however that grow in colder climates

Gooseberry

fruit, the berries, are mostly green, but there are also red (varying to purple), yellow and white varieties. The wild berries are smaller than cultivated [...] cultivated kinds, but do have a nice flavour. Nowadays, gooseberries are produced both on a commercial and domestic scale.

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

late third and fourth in stars are the most voracious, consuming up to 30 mealybugs per day. 226 Beetles and larvae are most active in sunny conditions [...] montrouzieri eggs are small, oval-shaped, and usually laid individually or in clusters on plant foliage or near mealybug-infested areas. They are typically y [...] leaves. Larval stage: Cryptolaemus montrouzieri larvae are the primary predatory stage. They are elongated and have a segmented body with a dark brown or

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

threads. The cocoons are covered with small particles of soil and are about 2 mm long. Adult Stage: Adult Aphidoletes aphidimyza are small, slender flies [...] Stage: Aphidoletes aphidimyza eggs are tiny and elongated, usually laid individually near aphid colonies. They are translucent orange and difficult to [...] n. Larval Stage: The larvae of Aphidoletes aphidimyza are the primary predatory stage. They are small, orange maggots with distinct black mouthparts. These