Ambrosia Beetles
Ambrosia Beetles are a group of wood-boring insects in the subfamily Scolytinae (within the weevil family Curculionidae) known for their unique symbiotic relationship with fungi. Rather than feeding…
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Powdery Mildew
Powdery Mildew is a common fungal disease that affects a wide variety of plants, including vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, and trees. It is characterized by a white or gray…
Mormon Crickets
Mormon Crickets (Anabrus simplex) are large, flightless insects native to western North America. Despite their name, they are not true crickets but are more closely related to katydids.…
Forest Pests
Forest pests are insects, pathogens, animals, and other organisms that damage trees and disrupt forest ecosystems. These pests can affect natural forests, managed timberlands, urban forests, and conservation…
Corn Borers
Corn Borers are a group of moth larvae that tunnel into corn plants and other crops, causing significant agricultural damage. The most well-known species is the European Corn…
Southern Pine Beetles
Southern Pine Beetles (Dendroctonus frontalis) are among the most destructive forest pests in the southeastern United States. These tiny bark beetles attack pine trees by tunneling beneath the…
Root Weevils
Root Weevils are a group of beetles in the family Curculionidae whose larvae feed on plant roots while adults often feed on foliage. They are important pests in…
Soybean Gall Midge
Soybean Gall Midge (Resseliella maxima) is a small fly pest associated with soybean injury in the Midwestern United States. It is considered an emerging agricultural pest because its…