Mahogany Shoot Borer
The mahogany shoot borer is a major pest of tropical hardwood trees, particularly mahogany. This insect targets the terminal shoots of young trees, stunting growth and causing deformities…
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Magnolia Scale
Magnolia scale is one of the largest soft scale insects found on ornamental trees. It primarily affects magnolia species, where it feeds on plant sap and produces sticky…
Macadamia Nut Borer
The macadamia nut borer is a serious agricultural pest that targets macadamia trees, causing significant economic losses in commercial orchards. These pests are typically moth larvae that burrow…
Lacewing Larvae
Overview Lacewing larvae are best known as beneficial predators rather than true pests, but they still deserve careful treatment in a pest encyclopedia because their presence is sometimes…
Large Milkweed Leaf Beetles
Overview Large milkweed leaf beetles are foliage-feeding insects associated with milkweed plants and related hosts. Unlike sap-feeding seed bugs that focus mainly on pods and seed production, these…
Large Pine Weevils
Overview Large pine weevils are serious pests of conifer seedlings, saplings, and recently planted young trees. Although adult weevils are the stage most often discussed, both adults and…
Large Cabbage White Butterflies
Overview Large cabbage white butterflies are familiar insects in gardens and agricultural settings, but their caterpillars are serious pests of brassica crops. While the adults are widely recognized…
Labyrinth Moths
Overview Labyrinth moths are a lesser-known group of moths whose larval stage can act as a foliage-feeding pest on shrubs, trees, and low-growing plants. While the adult moths…
Large Aspen Tortrix Moths
Overview Large aspen tortrix moths are defoliating pests that affect aspen and other tree species. Their larvae feed on leaves, sometimes causing widespread defoliation during outbreaks. These pests…
Large Yellow Underwing Moths
Overview Large yellow underwing moths are common pests whose larvae, known as cutworms, feed on plant roots and lower stems. They are particularly damaging to young plants and…