Insects
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
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.
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.
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.
Vegetable Leafminer
Found on cabbage leaves.
Cabbage Maggot
Found on cabbage leaves.
Mite
Leafminer Trail