Green Tiger Beetles: Ferocious Little Hunters of the Ground May 2, 2025 - From Issue: 752 By: Skarleth Chinchilla and Laura Ingwell Read More The Green tiger beetle (Cicindela campestris) is a striking ground-dwelling beetle known for its metallic green sheen and ferocious predatory behavior. Native to Europe but with several North American relatives[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: IPM
Insect Spotlight: The Minute Pirate Bug – A Key Predator July 24, 2024 - From Issue: 741 By: Skarleth Chinchilla and Laura Ingwell Read More Orius insidiosus, also known as the minute pirate bug, is native to North America and a beneficial insect (Figure 1). They are generalist omnivores, feeding on other insects and pollen. Minute[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Beneficial Insects and Mites Insect and Mite Management
