Pests Flashcards
1
Q
Sucking Insects
A
Aphids, scale, mealy bugs, mites, lacebugs
2
Q
Leaf Miner
A
Mine/Feed the inside of leaves. Larvae of flies, wasps, moths or beetles
3
Q
Tip Moths
A
Feed on new growth tips
4
Q
Borers
A
Mine the interior of stems. Larvae of beetles & moths.
5
Q
Bag worms
A
Typical on Conifers
6
Q
Caterpillars
A
Feed by chewing plant parts. Some form webs or tents.
7
Q
Lacebug
A
Azalea, cotoneaster, pyracantha. Leave black varnish-like specks of excrement on underside of leaves
8
Q
Aphids
A
Small, soft bodied insect that sucks sap. Can transmit plant disease. Also create honeydew on leaves that black sooty mold may grow on
9
Q
Mites
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Eight legged, no wings, tiny. Sap sucking - some form webs on the underside of the leaves
10
Q
Beetles
A
Adults & larvae hurt plant parts by boring or chewing
