• Orius laevigatus

  thrips are preyed on. Orius laevigatus nymphs kill approximately 54 second instar Frankliniella occidentalis nymphs during their development (four per day [...] can kill up to 20 nymphs or six to seven adults per day. They are also cannibalistic. In pollen producing plants, younger Orius nymphs are mainly found [...] Orius laevigatus nymphs are the primary predatory stage. They resemble smaller versions of the adults but lack fully developed wings. Nymphs are yellow initially

• Poster - Recognizing stink bugs

  Eggs First instar nymph Third instar nymph Fourth instar nymph Fifth instar nymph Adult (left female, right male) Instar nymph Adult Halyomorpha

• Citrus mealybug

  the female shrivels up and dies. The first instar nymph develops from the egg. These first instar nymphs are known as ‘crawlers’. They are highly active [...] male nymph attaches itself to the plant, whereas the females remain mobile throughout their entire development. After the second instar, a male nymph forms [...] transmit harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing

• Obscure mealybug

  First instar nymphs are yellow-brown and not yet covered with wax. They are actively mobile and known as ‘crawlers’. Second instar nymphs are darker and [...] transmit harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing [...] wholly engaged in seeking females to fertilize. The female second instar nymphs, on the other hand, settle on the leaf and begin to secrete wax, moulting

• Spider mites and other mites

  provide the foundation of control by feeding on spider mite eggs, larvae, nymphs and adults. Predatory bugs and gall midges complement this activity by seeking [...] species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Spider mite damage Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They [...] cell sap is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant may die. The nymphs and adults also produce webs, and plants can be completely covered with

• Vine mealybug

  . Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing [...] ficus ) develops through 7 stages: egg, first, second and third instar nymph, prepupa, pupa and adult. The eggs are golden-yellow in color and are deposited [...] deposited in an cottony egg sac (ovisac) containing from 300-500 eggs. The nymphs are very similar to the adult female, even if they are smaller. The prepupa

• Green peach aphid

  least 100 different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many growers. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth [...] colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction [...] spot on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body. Nymphs that develop into winged adults are often pink or red in colour.

• Thripor-L

  species of thrips . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Adults and nymphs pierce thrips larvae and adults with their sucking mouthparts and suck out [...] of its prey leaving only the empty skin. Pack size 500; 2,000 adults and nymphs. Presentation 100 ml bottle. Carrier Vermiculite and buckwheat hulls. A

• Neoseiulus californicus

  urticae) whereas the larvae feed mainly on eggs, and the nymphs on eggs, larvae and nymphs. Just as Phytoseiulus persimilis , Neoseiulus californicus [...] Neoseiulus californicus shows a preference for immature stages (eggs, larvae and nymphs) as opposed to adults. However, adult females feed on all stages of Two-spotted [...] unlike the larvae of Phytoseiulus persimilis , feed on spider mite eggs. The nymphs and adults are a transparent white colour. In many cases the colour of the

• Two-spotted spider mite

  important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Damage symptoms Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They [...] little as 30% damage of the leaf surface can lead to loss of the crop. The nymphs and adults also produce webs, and plants can get completely covered with