IDENTIFICATION & MANAGEMENT OF MAJOR PEST & BENEFICIAL INSECTS IN POTATO

Ralph E. Berry, Department of Entomology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Gary L. Reed, Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Hermiston, OR
Leonard B. Coop, Integrated Plant Protection Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

  Sampling and Monitoring Potato Insects

BENEFICIAL INSECTS & MITES

CONTENTS

Bigeyed Bug

Damsel Bug

Minute Pirate Bug

Twospotted Stinkbug

Green Lacewing

Syrphid Flies

Tachinid Parasites

Hymenoptera Parasites

Lady Beetles

Spiders

Predator Mites

Parasitic Nematodes

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This section contains information to assist with the identification of the major insects and mites that may provide biological control of pests in potato. Select an insect or mite from the contents menu or click on a photo below for more information.

Beneficial Insects and Mites

Bigeyed Bug - Link to larger image (100K) Damsel Bug - Link to larger image (92K) Minute Pirate Bug - Link to larger image (110K)
Bigeyed Bug Damsel Bug Minute Pirate Bug
Twospotted Stinkbug - Link to larger image (82K) Green Lacewing Adult - Link to larger image (100K) Syrphid Fly Adult - Link to larger image (120K)
Twospotted Stinkbug Green Lacewing Syrphid Flies
Tachinid Fly Parasite - Link to larger image (118K) Hymenoptera Parasite - Link to larger image (97K) Lady Beetle Adult - Link to larger image (85K)
Tachinid Parasites Hymenoptera Parasites Lady Beetles
Spiders - Link to larger image (54K) Predator Mite - Link to larger image (72K) Steinerenema carpocapsae - Link to larger image (147K)
Spiders Predator Mites Parasitic Nematodes