Root-knot nematode attack tomatoes and other solanaceae plants, cucurbits (mainly from the genus Meloidogyne spp.), leafy vegetables (from the genus Globodera spp., Pratylenchus spp.) Scientific name: Meloidogyne spp., Globodera (Heterodera) rostochiensis, G. schachtii, G. cruciferae, Pratylenchus spp.Greek name: Νηματώδεις Damage In field locations, plants exhibit delayed growth, and on the roots, cysts (Globodera spp.) or …
Beet leaf miner mainly attacks spinach, beets, but also other plants of the Chenopodiaceae family (eg Amaranthus). Scientific name: Pegomya hyoscyamiOther name: Spinach leaf minerGreek name: Φυλλορύκτης των Τεύτλων Damage Grey, translucent areas appear on the leaves. Often between the epidermis of the upper and back surfaces of the leaf, larvae can be seen inside …
Carrot fly is a small insect that mainly attacks carrots. It is the larvae of the insect that is responsible for the infestation and eats the outer layers of the carrot root. In the autumn, they may enter further into the carrot root extending the infestation. Scientific name: Chamaepsila rosaeOther name: Rust FlyGreek name: Μύγα …
Spotted snake millipede generally live on dead organic matter. However, some species, including notably Blaniulus guttulatus, also attack cultivated plants, mainly beetroots and potatoes. Scientific name: Blaniulus guttulatusGreek name: Μυριάποδα – Μπλανίουλος Damage In the field or the garden, you spot empty plant positions. Young plants wilt and die. Below ground seeds or seedlings may …
Cockchafer or May bug is widespread and can be found in almost all crops. They cause serious damage especially to root crops. Scientific name: Melolontha melolontha, M. hippocastaniMore names: Chafer grubs, Doodlebug, May bug, Common cockchaferGreek name: Μηλολόνθη ή Ασπροσκούληκο Damage Cockchafer or May bug eat the roots and young plants turn yellow, show wilting …
Black bean aphid attacks solanaceae, cucurbits, leafy vegetables, legumes, ornamental and native plants. Scientific name: Aphis fabaeGreek name: Μαύρη Αφίδα των Κουκιών Damage The leaves are often twisted. Aphids form dense colonies on the back surface of the leaves and exude honeydew. Plants show delayed growth. They transmit the beet jaundice virus, which causes the …
Serpentine leafminer – Liriomyza affects solanaceae plants, cucurbits, leafy vegetables, legumes, ornamental and native plants. Scientific name: Liriomyza brionyae, L. huidobrensis, L. trifoliiGreek name: Λιριόμυζα Damage Serpentine leafminer larvae pierce serpentine like tunnels in the leaves, feeding on the parenchyma. Destruction of the leaf surface by the tunnels or leaf drop, results in a reduction …
Lixus is an insect that attacks tobacco, potatoes, beets, legumes, vegetables and many other cultivated dicotyledonous plants. Scientific name: Lixus scabricollis, L. ascani, L. junciGreek name: Λίξος Damage Lixus attacks stalks, stems and rhizomes, where it bores tunnels. In severe infestations, plants may be destroyed or rhizome yield and quality may be affected. Pest The …
Root-knot nematode infects tobacco, potatoes, beets, beets, legumes, vegetables and many other dicotyledonous crops. Scientific name: Meloidogyne spp.Other name: root-knotGreek name: Κομβονηματώδεις Damage Tobacco plants are attacked from root-knot nematodes both in the seed starter and later in the field. The presence of the nematodes may not be noticed at first, but may later spread …
Springtails generally live on dead organic matter. However, some species, including mainly Onychiurus spp., also attack cultivated plants, mainly beets. Scientific name: Onychiurus spp.Greek name: Κολλέμβολα Damage In the field, empty plant positions are observed and below ground the seeds are eaten away. Infestation on seedlings is in the form of small eat holes up …
Grapevine scales are insects very widespread in Southern Europe. In addition to the vine, they attack hazel, rose, peach, poplar, willow, acacia trees and roses. Scientific name: Eulecanium corni, Pulvinaria vitisOther name: European fruit lecanium scaleGreek name: Κοκκοειδή Αμπελιού Damage Stage 1 larvae settle on the leaves, where they suck the juices, produce abundant honeydew …
Red-banded thrips are a serious pest problem for many fruit trees, such as apple, pear, peach, plum, cherry and cherry trees. Scientific name: Panonychus ulmiGreek name: Κόκκινος Τετράνυχος Damage The vegetation is affected, especially the leaves, where the red-banded thrips settle and suck sap. This causes chlorotic spots and in severe infestations the leaves turn …
Yellow thrip infests solanaceae, cucurbits crops, cotton, vines, citrus, and many other crops and native plants. Scientific name: Tetranychus spp.Other name: Thunder fliesGreek name: Κοινός Κίτρινος Τετράνυχος Damage The upper surface of the leaves shows chlorosis in patches, while the lower surface shows the feeding sites of their colonies (silvery and slightly sunken) and with …
The common thrips (tobacco) is a polyphagous insect met all around the world. It generally attacks the green parts of the plant, mainly the leaves and in large populations. Scientific name: Thrips tabaciOther name: Onion thrips, the potato thrips, cotton seedling thripsGreek name: Κοινός Θρίπας (Καπνού) Damage The affected parts turn silvery in color. Common …
Sugar beet weevil causes itching on the cotyledons, leaves and rhizome. Plants wilt and remain stunted or die. Scientific name: Bothynoderes punctiventrisOther name: CleonisGreek name: Κλεονός Damage Sugar beet weevil feed on the cotyledons, leaves and rhizome. Plants experience wilting and remain stunted or die. In severe infestation the tubers become unsuitable for sugar production. …
The hornbeam mite is widespread mainly in the area of Corinth, Greece. It directly damages buds, causing necrosis, leaves, stems and shoots by forming necrotic spots. Scientific name: Eutetranychus carpini, Tetranychus urticaeGreek name: Κίτρινος τετάνυχος Damage Hornbeam mite directly damages buds, causing necrosis, leaves, stems and shoots by forming necrotic spots. It can also cause …
In Greece, citrus flat mite first appeared in 1982 in the area of Tirnavos and from there it spread rapidly to all the vine-growing regions of Greece. Scientific name: Brevipalpus lewisiGreek name: Καστανή εσχάρωση – ακάρεα Citrus flat mite apart from the vine it attacks orange, lemon and various ornamental plants. Damage This mite can …
Cassidia is found mainly in beets and some native plants. The larvae begin to eat the leaf from its back surface. Scientific name: Cassida nebulosa, C. nobilis, C. seraphinaGreek name: Κασσίδα Damage The larvae begin to eat the leaf from its back surface. Later the leaf is covered with small holes, presenting the appearance of …
Egyptian cotton leafworm mainly attack mainly the greens and leafy vegetables. Scientific name: Helicoverpa armigera, Laphygma exigua, Prodenia litura (Spodoptera littoralis)Other names: Cotton leafworm, Mediterranean brocadeGreek name: Σηριβίδια των Λαχανικών Damage The larvae (caterpillars) eat the leaves. They also cause holes on fruits and stems. Enemy Green worm The adult (butterfly) has a wingspan of …
The white butterfly Pieris brassicae is a butterfly whose adult females lay their eggs on the leaves of cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, broccoli, beetroot, spinach, and the larvae feed on them. Leafy vegetables are affected. Infestations are usually large, to such an extent that they may leave only the ribs. Scientific name: Pieris brassicae, Mamestra brassicae, …
