Broccoli, Cole crops: Aphids categories: Broccoli, Cole Crops Broccoli, Cole crops Insects Vegetables revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 Aphids on kale leafPhoto by: C.A. Miles Biology Aphids are small, pear-shaped, soft-bodied insects. They may range in color from yellowish to a waxy gray-green. Aphids typically feed on the underside of leaves, in buds, or in heads […]
Broccoli, Cole crops: Cabbage maggot categories: Broccoli, Cole Crops Broccoli, Cole crops Insects Vegetables revision date: 2023-01-04 12:00 Cabbage maggots and damage on turnipPhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology The cabbage maggot is the larva of a gray fly that is about 3⁄16″ long. Females lay eggs near the base of plants such as cabbage, broccoli, […]
Broccoli, Cole crops: Flea beetles categories: Broccoli, Cole Crops Broccoli, Cole crops Insects Vegetables revision date: 2023-01-04 12:00 Flea beetles and damage on kalePhoto by: C.A. Miles Biology Flea beetles are small, brown to metallic black beetles with a habit of jumping like fleas when disturbed. They feed on many plants including beets, kale, collards, […]
Broccoli, Cole crops: Imported cabbageworm categories: Broccoli, Cole Crops Broccoli, Cole crops Insects Vegetables revision date: 2023-12-02 09:17 Imported cabbageworm and damage on cabbagePhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology The imported cabbageworm is the larval stage of the cabbage butterfly. The adult butterfly has white wings, with black tips and spots on the forewings. Wingspan is […]
Broccoli, Cole crops: Loopers categories: Broccoli, Cole Crops Broccoli, Cole crops Insects Vegetables revision date: 2023-12-02 09:17 Green alfalfa looperPhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology Loopers are typically green caterpillars up to about 1 1⁄2″ long. They may have pale or dark stripes along the body. They are distinguished by their characteristic looping or measuring-worm movement. Loopers […]
Broccoli, Cole crops: Thrips categories: Broccoli, Cole Crops Broccoli, Cole crops Insects Vegetables revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 White speckling damage on pea leaf caused by thripsPhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology Thrips are tiny (≤1⁄20″), elongate, yellowish to dark insects. Thrips feeding can result in whitish stippling or streaking of leaves. Buds may be damaged, resulting […]