Flora and Fauna
- 10702
- Feeding and Survival of Citrus Sharpshooters on Host Plants
- Offers results of a study of the liquid excretion and survival of the sharpshooters Dilobopterus costalimai and Oncometopia facialis. Includes tables and references. [PDF]
- 10703
- Homalodisca coagulata: Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
- Provides photographs and a description of this leafhopper, its distribution, life cycle, feeding habits and its significance as a vector of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa.
- 10704
- Leafhopper
- Information from Wikipedia on the sap-sucking insects that are members of the family Cicadellidae.
- 10705
- Sharpshooters, Leafhoppers, Cicadellidae
- Description and systematics, life history, diet, economic importance and natural enemies. Includes references.
- 10706
- Froghopper
- Information from Wikipedia on these insects in the superfamily Cercopoidea, the nymphs of which are protected by a cover of frothed-up plant sap.
- 10708
- Prosapia bicincta: Two-lined Spittle Bug
- Taxonomic classification and photographs of this spittlebug.
- 10709
- Aphis fabae: Black Bean Aphid
- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.
- 10710
- Aphis gossypii: Melon or Cotton Aphid
- Information and photographs of this pest, its distribution, life cycle, description, host plants, natural enemies and management.
- 10712
- Aphis nerii: Oleander Aphid
- Provides photographs and a description of this pest of ornamental plants, its distribution, life cycle, the damage caused and its management.
- 10713
- Longistigma caryae: Giant Bark Aphid
- Provides photographs and a description of this pest of trees, its distribution, hosts, economic importance and management.
- 10715
- Myzus persicae: Green Peach Aphid
- Photographs and information on this aphid which transmits plant viruses, its distribution, host plants, damage, natural enemies and management.
- 10716
- Schizaphis graminum: Greenbug
- Provides photographs and a description of this pest of cereal crops, its distribution, host plants, damage, natural enemies and management.
- 10717
- Sipha flava: Yellow Sugarcane Aphid
- Information and photographs of this pest of grasses, its distribution, description, life cycle, host plants, the damage caused and management.
- 10718
- Toxoptera citricida: Brown Citrus Aphid
- Information and photographs of this serious pest of citrus, with a key to the aphids found on Florida citrus.