Vegetable aphids consist of several species found in different crop groups. Thus, cucurbits are mainly attacked by Aphis gossypii, tomatoes by Myzus persicae, Macrosiphum euphorbiae, Aulacorthum solani, Aphis fabae, leafy vegetables by Brevicoryne brassicae.
Scientific name: Aphis gossypii, Aphis fabae, Myzus persicae, Aulacorthum solani, Macrosiphum euphorbiae, Brevicoryne brassicae
Greek name: Vegetable aphids
Damage
Vegetable aphids are usually found on the lower surface of the leaf, where they form colonies. A characteristic feature is the production of honeydew. In severe infestations the leaves become carunculate and metachromatic. In addition to sap sucking, aphids may carry viral diseases (e.g. Y virus, CMV cucumber mosaic, tomato aspermia, watermelon mosaic, cucumber jaundice), in which case the corresponding symptoms occur.
Enemy
Adult aphids are 1-4 mm long and their coloring varies according to the species: green, yellow, reddish, brown, brownish-black, greyish-green.
There are both winged and wingless forms.
The nymphs resemble the adults in appearance.
Source
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Myzus persicae
Aphis gossypii
Aulacorthum solani
Macrosiphum euphorbiae
Brevicoryne brassicae
Tags: APHIDS • ARTICHOKES • PLANTS ENEMY • TOMATOES
