Arizona Bark Scorpions
Arizona bark scorpions (Centruroides sculpturatus) are widely regarded as the most medically significant scorpion species in the United States. Found primarily in the desert regions of the Southwest,…
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Caterpillars
Caterpillars are the larval stage of moths and butterflies (order Lepidoptera) and represent one of the most common and widespread groups of plant-feeding pests. While many caterpillars eventually…
Cabbage Loopers
Cabbage loopers (Trichoplusia ni) are among the most common and destructive caterpillar pests affecting cruciferous crops and many other vegetable plants. Widely distributed across North America and other…
Chinese Rose Beetles
Chinese Rose Beetles (Adoretus sinicus) are invasive pests known for feeding on a wide variety of plants and causing significant defoliation. These beetles are particularly destructive in ornamental…
Chigger Mites
Chigger Mites (family Trombiculidae), also known as harvest mites or red bugs, are microscopic arachnids whose larval stage feeds on the skin of humans and animals. They are…
Cherry Slug Sawflies
Cherry Slug Sawflies (Caliroa cerasi), also known as pear slugs, are destructive pests that attack cherry, pear, plum, and related ornamental trees. Despite their name, they are not…
Cedar Waxwing Crop Pests
Cedar waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) are medium-sized fruit-eating birds that, while beautiful and beneficial in natural ecosystems, can become significant agricultural pests in orchards and berry-producing landscapes. These birds…
Cedar Leaf Blight Mites
Cedar leaf blight mites are microscopic pests that feed on cedar foliage, causing discoloration, browning, and reduced plant health. These mites are especially problematic in ornamental landscaping. The…
Catalpa Sphinx Caterpillars
Catalpa sphinx caterpillars are the larval stage of the catalpa sphinx moth and are well known for feeding on catalpa trees. These caterpillars can appear in large numbers…
Carpet Mite Beetles
Carpet mite beetles are fabric-damaging pests closely related to carpet beetles and other dermestid insects. These pests are commonly found in homes, especially in areas where natural fibers…