Fig Scale Insects
Overview Fig Scale Insects are small sap-feeding pests that infest fig trees and related plants by attaching themselves to stems, branches, leaves, and sometimes fruit surfaces. These insects…
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Figeater Scarab
Overview The Figeater Scarab (Cotinis mutabilis), also commonly called the Figeater Beetle or Green Fruit Beetle, is a large metallic scarab beetle native to the southwestern United States…
Feather-legged Fly
Overview The Feather-legged Fly (Trichopoda pennipes) is a distinctive parasitoid fly belonging to the family Tachinidae. This unusual insect is widely recognized for the feather-like fringes on its…
Fannia Flies
Overview Fannia Flies, commonly known as Lesser House Flies, are small nuisance flies belonging to the genus Fannia. These insects are frequently encountered in homes, barns, poultry facilities,…
False Wireworms
Overview False Wireworms are the larval stage of darkling beetles belonging to the family Tenebrionidae. These soil-dwelling larvae are commonly confused with true wireworms because of their similar…
False Spider Mites
Overview False Spider Mites, also commonly known as Flat Mites, are microscopic plant-feeding arachnids belonging to the family Tenuipalpidae. These tiny pests are closely related to true spider…
Flatheaded Apple Tree Borer
Overview The Flatheaded Apple Tree Borer (Chrysobothris femorata) is a destructive wood-boring beetle that targets fruit trees and ornamental hardwoods. It is particularly damaging to young or stressed…
False Codling Moth
The False Codling Moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta) is one of the most destructive agricultural moth pests affecting fruit and vegetable crops in tropical and subtropical regions. Native to sub-Saharan…
Flatheaded Pine Borer
Overview The Flatheaded Pine Borer (Chalcophora angulicollis), also known as the Western Sculptured Pine Borer, is a large wood-boring beetle belonging to the family Buprestidae. This species is…
Flatheaded Borers
Flatheaded Borers are destructive wood-boring beetle larvae belonging to the family Buprestidae, commonly known as metallic wood-boring beetles or jewel beetles. These insects attack a wide variety of…