pests
Lichen Moths
Lichen moths are a diverse group of small moths whose caterpillars primarily feed on lichens and algae growing on trees, rocks, fences, and other surfaces. Most lichen moths…
Packard’s Lichen Moth
Packard’s lichen moth (Crambidia packardii) is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae. It is a small, inconspicuous species native to North America and is…
Parasitic Flies
Parasitic flies are a diverse group of insects within the order Diptera whose larvae or adults depend on a host organism for nourishment. Unlike nuisance flies that feed…
Potato Beetles
Potato Beetles (*Leptinotarsa decemlineata*), commonly known as the Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB), are arguably the most destructive insect pest of potato plants worldwide. Both the adults and the…
Fowl Mites
Fowl Mites are parasitic blood-feeding mites that infest poultry, pet birds, and wild birds worldwide. These tiny arachnids are among the most serious external parasites affecting chickens and…
Paddy Stem Borers
**Paddy Stem Borers** (also known as Rice Stem Borers) is a term referring to several moth species whose larvae (caterpillars) bore into and feed within the stems of…
European Hornets
European Hornets (*Vespa crabro*) are the only true hornets found in North America. They are large, aggressive predators and significant generalist feeders, playing a beneficial role in controlling…