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Vitacea polistiformis (Harris) Author: Brett Blaauw, Fruit Entomologist, University of Georgia, 2021 Description Immature stages: The larvae are cylindrical, cream-colored with a brown head, and 1.5 inches long when mature. Adult stage: Adult GRB are day flying moths, reddish-brown in color and resemble paper wasps, particularly when flying. Biology GRB is a clearwing moth with…
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Xylosandrus crassiusculus (Mot.) Authors: Shimat Joseph & Will Hudson, Entomology, University of Georgia, Paul Pugliese, Extension University of Georgia, 2020 Description Immature stages: Immatures are developed inside the heartwood region of the tree, feeding on the fungus they farm. Adult stage: Adult females are about 2.5 mm. Females can readily fly, males are flightless and…
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Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith) Authors: Shimat Joseph, Will Hudson, Clint Waltz, University of Georgia, 2019 Description Immature stages: Fall armyworms are approximately 1-1 ½ inches long, depending on instar, and can vary in color form a green to mottled brown, to almost black. Fall armyworms have wide black stripes running down each lateral (side) of the…
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Amrasca biguttula (Hübner) Author: Sydney Weigand, University of Georgia, 2025 Source: Phillip Roberts, University of Georgia, 2025 *Cotton jassids have only appeared in Georgia recently, and the situation is still developing. Research is being conducted to discover better ways to manage these pests. More information will be added as it becomes available. Description Immature stages:…
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Anoop A. Malik and Bhabesh Dutta, and team, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Georgia Tifton Campus, 2025 SquashRX is a newly developed mobile application aimed at helping growers, county extension agents, and crop consultants make informed decisions to predict risk of whitefly-transmitted viruses (WTVs) in squash production in Georgia. These viruses, primarily, cucurbit leaf…
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Pei-Ling Yu, Navjot Kaur, and Bhabesh Dutta, University of Georgia, 2025 Choanephora fruit rot has recently emerged as a significant disease in pepper production in Georgia, raising new concerns for Georgia growers. Outbreaks in bell pepper fields highlight the need for increased awareness, updated management strategies, and further research to address this rapidly developing threat.…
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Pissodes nemorensis Authors: Integrated Pest Management Program, University of Georgia, 2020 Description Immature stages: The legless larvae are white with a light amber to dark orange head. They can be 6-12 mm long when mature. The pupae are similar in size to adults, but are creamy white, darkening as they complete the developmental stage. Adult…
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Chrysops, Diachlorus, Tabanus spp. (Insecta: Diptera: Tabanidae) Author: Dr. Nancy Hinkle, Entomologist, University of Georgia, 2022 Description Immature stages: Eggs are cylindrical in shape, 1 to 2.5 mm in length and are initially creamy white but darken within hours. Larvae taper at each end and are whitish, brown or green depending on the species. Black…
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Trichoplusia ni (Hübner) Authors: Alton “Stormy” Sparks, David Riley, University of Georgia, 2021 Description Immature stages: Eggs are round and flat (0.6 mm wide by 0.4 mm high) with fine ridges from top to bottom. Larvae are light to dark green with a light longitudinal stripe on either side of the body and two pair…