Insect pests
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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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(Orthoptera, Acrididae) (Schistocerca americana) – American Bird (Melanoplus, spp) – Melanoplinae (Orchelimum, spp) – Meadow Katydids Authors: Alton Sparks and David Riley, Entomologists, University of Georgia, 2021 Description Immature stages: – American bird grasshopper eggs are elongated (7.5 mm x 2 mm), light orange to tan, and are clustered together in a pod of 75-100…
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Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood; Thysanoptera: Thripidae Author: Ashfaq Sial, Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, 2025 Chilli thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood; Thysanoptera: Thripidae) have emerged as a serious pest threat to blueberry production in the southeastern United States. Originally native to Asia, this invasive species has established populations in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and most recently Georgia. The pest…
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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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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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Meloidogyne spp. Author: Ganpati Jagdale, Extension Nematology & Pathology, University of Georgia, 2022 Description Females are pear-shaped and about 0.4-1.3 mm long and 0.27-0.75 mm wide. Whereas males are vermiform (worm-shaped) and about 1-1.5 mm long and 30-36 µm in diameter. Immature, second-stage juveniles (J2s) are thread-like and colorless roundworms (0.5 – 0.75 mm long),…
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(Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) Author: David Riley, Entomologist, University of Georgia, 2018 Description Immature stages: The eggs are orange, elongated, and occur in clusters of 20-60 eggs. The larvae are reddish and black and very plump. Two rows of black spots occur on each side of the abdomen. Both stages occur on the leaves of tomato or…
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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…
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(Lepidoptera, Plutellidae) Author: David Riley, Entomologist, University of Georgia, 2018 Description Immature stages: Eggs are small, flat-oval (0.44 mm long), yellow, and usually laid singly on leaves. Larvae are light to dark green, tapering slightly at both ends with four pairs of prolegs, with slightly darker head and scattered hairs. Ranges in size from about…