Trichoplusia ni, commonly known as the cabbage looper, is a moth in the family Noctuidae. Native to North America, it is a polyphagous pest (feeds on lots of different plants) that can cause significant damage in a variety of crops and potentially lead to plant death. While cabbage looper has a large geographical distribution, it[Read More…]
Milena Agila
Introduction Flea beetles are small, often metallic, and dark-colored beetles in the family Chrysomelidae. They are given their common name due to their impressive jumping abilities, afforded by their enlarged hind legs, which serve as a near-foolproof escape from predators. Most flea beetle species are oligophagous herbivores, feeding on several related species of plants. For[Read More…]