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Turnip, Rutabaga: Cabbage maggot categories: Turnip, Rutabaga Turnip, Rutabaga Insects Vegetables revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Cabbage maggots and damage on turnipPhoto by: A.L. Antonelli Biology The cabbage maggot is the larvae of a gray fly that is about 3⁄16″ long. Females lay eggs near the base of plants such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, radish, and […]

Turnip, Rutabaga: Flea beetles categories: Turnip, Rutabaga Turnip, Rutabaga Insects Vegetables revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 Adult flea beetle damage on potato leafPhoto by: Unknown 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, radish, and many […]