Insects

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Walnut Aphid

Found on asparagus stalks. Walnut aphids are pale yellow and feed on the lower surface of leaves. They suck plant juice and deposit honeydew. Aphid populations are most

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Asparagus beetle

The common asparagus beetle, Crioceris asparagi , and the spotted asparagus beetle, Crioceris duodecimpunctata, are pests of asparagus. Distinguishing between the two species is important because the common asparagus beetle is more prevalent and causes more damage.

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Thrips

Found on leafy vegetables. Thrips are minute (1 mm long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. There are approximately 6,000 species of thrips.

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Seedcorn Maggot

The seedcorn maggot is a pale, yellowish-white maggot found burrowing into corn seeds. Full grown maggots are legless, about 1/4 inch (6 mm) long, cylindrical, narrow and tapered. Maggots lack heads and legs, but have small black mouth hooks in front.

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Vegetable Leafminer

Found on cabbage leaves.

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Cabbage Maggot

Found on cabbage leaves.

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Mite

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Leafminer Trail

Vegetable Guide

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