Thursday, July 10, 2025

Pests and diseases

Pyracantha Moth (Argyresthia conjugella)

Pyracantha Moth (Argyresthia conjugella) Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraFamily: YponomeutidaeGenus: ArgyresthiaSpecies: Argyresthia conjugella Description The pyracantha moth (Argyresthia conjugella), commonly known as the apple fruit moth, is...

Firethorn Leaf Miner (Phyllonorycter leucographella)

Firethorn Leaf Miner (Phyllonorycter leucographella) Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraFamily: GracillariidaeGenus: PhyllonorycterSpecies: Phyllonorycter leucographella Description The firethorn leaf miner (Phyllonorycter leucographella) is a small moth that primarily...

Beet and Mangold Fly

Beet and Mangold Fly (Pegomya hyoscyami) Taxonomy & Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Diptera Family: Anthomyiidae Genus: Pegomya Species: Pegomya hyoscyami Description The beet and mangold fly (Pegomya hyoscyami), sometimes referred...

Apple Sawfly

Apple Sawfly (Hoplocampa testudinea) OverviewThe apple sawfly (Hoplocampa testudinea) is a small, wasp-like insect that primarily affects apple (Malus domestica) trees. It is a significant...

Apple Scab

Apple Scab (Venturia inaequalis) OverviewApple scab is a fungal disease caused by Venturia inaequalis, affecting apple (Malus domestica) and crabapple (Malus spp.) trees. It is...

Apple Powdery Mildew

Apple Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera leucotricha) Taxonomy: Kingdom: Fungi Phylum: Ascomycota Class: Leotiomycetes Order: Erysiphales Family: Erysiphaceae Genus: Podosphaera Species: P. leucotricha Description: Apple powdery mildew (Podosphaera leucotricha) is a fungal pathogen that affects apple...

Apple Blossom Weevil

Apple Blossom Weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Coleoptera Family: Curculionidae Genus: Anthonomus Species: A. pomorum Description: The Apple Blossom Weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) is a small, reddish-brown beetle belonging...

Aphis

Aphis Definition:The term Aphis refers to a genus of small sap-sucking insects belonging to the family Aphididae. Commonly known as aphids, these soft-bodied insects are...

Ant

In the United Kingdom, over 30 ant species inhabit various environments, with several commonly found in gardens and homes. While ants play essential roles...

Anbury (Clubroot)

Anbury (Clubroot) Overview Scientific Name: Plasmodiophora brassicae (causal organism)Common Name: Anbury, ClubrootType: Soil-borne disease affecting brassicasAffected Plants: Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnips, radishes, and...

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