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

PESTS THAT FEED TUBERS

CONTENTS

Wireworms

Flea Beetle Larvae

White Grubs

Leatherjacket

Western Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Variegated Cutworm

Redbacked Cutworm

Garden Symphylan

Slugs

 

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This section contains information to assist with the identification of the major pests that feed on potato tubers.  Select a pest from the contents menu or click on a photo below for more information.

Tuber Feeding Pests

Wireworms - Link to Larger Image (60 K) Tuber Flea Beetle - Link to large image (92K) White Grubs - Link to Larger Image (86K)
Wireworms Flea Beetle Larvae White Grubs
Leatherjacket - Link to Larger Image (122K) Western Spotted Cucumber Beetle - Link to Larger Image (93K) Variegated Cutworm - Link to larger image (141K)
Leatherjacket Western Spotted Cucumber Beetle Variegated Cutworm
Redbacked Cutworm - Link to Larger Image (90K) Garden Symphylan - Link to Larger Image (86K) Spotted Garden Slug - Link to larger image (86K)
Redbacked Cutworm Garden Symphylan Slugs