The disease of Eutypa dieback (Gummosis) is very widespread in Greece and causes very serious damage to stone fruits, especially to apricot (die back, gummosis), vine (dying arm), citrus (especially lemon) and pistachio tree. Scientific name: Eutypa lata (Eutypa armeniacae), Diatrypaceae, Cytosporina lata (Libertella blepharis)Other name: Die back, Gummosis, Dying armGreek name: Νέκρωση Βραχιόνων Symptoms […]
Beet leaf miner mainly attacks spinach, beets, but also other plants of the Chenopodiaceae family (eg Amaranthus). Scientific name: Pegomya hyoscyamiOther name: Spinach leaf minerGreek name: Φυλλορύκτης των Τεύτλων Damage Grey, translucent areas appear on the leaves. Often between the epidermis of the upper and back surfaces of the leaf, larvae can be seen inside
Carrot fly is a small insect that mainly attacks carrots. It is the larvae of the insect that is responsible for the infestation and eats the outer layers of the carrot root. In the autumn, they may enter further into the carrot root extending the infestation. Scientific name: Chamaepsila rosaeOther name: Rust FlyGreek name: Μύγα
Spotted snake millipede generally live on dead organic matter. However, some species, including notably Blaniulus guttulatus, also attack cultivated plants, mainly beetroots and potatoes. Scientific name: Blaniulus guttulatusGreek name: Μυριάποδα – Μπλανίουλος Damage In the field or the garden, you spot empty plant positions. Young plants wilt and die. Below ground seeds or seedlings may
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Cockchafer or May bug is widespread and can be found in almost all crops. They cause serious damage especially to root crops. Scientific name: Melolontha melolontha, M. hippocastaniMore names: Chafer grubs, Doodlebug, May bug, Common cockchaferGreek name: Μηλολόνθη ή Ασπροσκούληκο Damage Cockchafer or May bug eat the roots and young plants turn yellow, show wilting
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Black bean aphid attacks solanaceae, cucurbits, leafy vegetables, legumes, ornamental and native plants. Scientific name: Aphis fabaeGreek name: Μαύρη Αφίδα των Κουκιών Damage The leaves are often twisted. Aphids form dense colonies on the back surface of the leaves and exude honeydew. Plants show delayed growth. They transmit the beet jaundice virus, which causes the
In Greece, bacterial soft rot can cause significant damage due to the favorable conditions (high temperature, heavy irrigation). Scientific name: Erwinia carotovoraOther name: Soft rot, stem rot, bacterial stem rotGreek name: Μαλακή Σήψη Τεύτλων Symptoms Bacterial soft rot affects the roots and stems. A pinkish-brown rot develops on the affected roots, which then takes over
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Serpentine leafminer – Liriomyza affects solanaceae plants, cucurbits, leafy vegetables, legumes, ornamental and native plants. Scientific name: Liriomyza brionyae, L. huidobrensis, L. trifoliiGreek name: Λιριόμυζα Damage Serpentine leafminer larvae pierce serpentine like tunnels in the leaves, feeding on the parenchyma. Destruction of the leaf surface by the tunnels or leaf drop, results in a reduction
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Lixus is an insect that attacks tobacco, potatoes, beets, legumes, vegetables and many other cultivated dicotyledonous plants. Scientific name: Lixus scabricollis, L. ascani, L. junciGreek name: Λίξος Damage Lixus attacks stalks, stems and rhizomes, where it bores tunnels. In severe infestations, plants may be destroyed or rhizome yield and quality may be affected. Pest The
Root-knot nematode infects tobacco, potatoes, beets, beets, legumes, vegetables and many other dicotyledonous crops. Scientific name: Meloidogyne spp.Other name: root-knotGreek name: Κομβονηματώδεις Damage Tobacco plants are attacked from root-knot nematodes both in the seed starter and later in the field. The presence of the nematodes may not be noticed at first, but may later spread
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Springtails generally live on dead organic matter. However, some species, including mainly Onychiurus spp., also attack cultivated plants, mainly beets. Scientific name: Onychiurus spp.Greek name: Κολλέμβολα Damage In the field, empty plant positions are observed and below ground the seeds are eaten away. Infestation on seedlings is in the form of small eat holes up
Grapevine scales are insects very widespread in Southern Europe. In addition to the vine, they attack hazel, rose, peach, poplar, willow, acacia trees and roses. Scientific name: Eulecanium corni, Pulvinaria vitisOther name: European fruit lecanium scaleGreek name: Κοκκοειδή Αμπελιού Damage Stage 1 larvae settle on the leaves, where they suck the juices, produce abundant honeydew
Red-banded thrips are a serious pest problem for many fruit trees, such as apple, pear, peach, plum, cherry and cherry trees. Scientific name: Panonychus ulmiGreek name: Κόκκινος Τετράνυχος Damage The vegetation is affected, especially the leaves, where the red-banded thrips settle and suck sap. This causes chlorotic spots and in severe infestations the leaves turn
Yellow thrip infests solanaceae, cucurbits crops, cotton, vines, citrus, and many other crops and native plants. Scientific name: Tetranychus spp.Other name: Thunder fliesGreek name: Κοινός Κίτρινος Τετράνυχος Damage The upper surface of the leaves shows chlorosis in patches, while the lower surface shows the feeding sites of their colonies (silvery and slightly sunken) and with
The common thrips (tobacco) is a polyphagous insect met all around the world. It generally attacks the green parts of the plant, mainly the leaves and in large populations. Scientific name: Thrips tabaciOther name: Onion thrips, the potato thrips, cotton seedling thripsGreek name: Κοινός Θρίπας (Καπνού) Damage The affected parts turn silvery in color. Common
Sugar beet weevil causes itching on the cotyledons, leaves and rhizome. Plants wilt and remain stunted or die. Scientific name: Bothynoderes punctiventrisOther name: CleonisGreek name: Κλεονός Damage Sugar beet weevil feed on the cotyledons, leaves and rhizome. Plants experience wilting and remain stunted or die. In severe infestation the tubers become unsuitable for sugar production.
Tomato leaf mold is met more often in the greenhouse and even more so in the winter months. The lower leaves are affected first, where irregular chlorotic (yellow-green) spots appear. Scientific name: Mycorellosiella fulva (syn. Fulvia fulva, syn. Cladosporium fulvum)Other name: Leaf moldGreek name: Κλαδοσπορίωση Ντομάτας Symptoms The lower leaves are affected first, where irregular
Scab of cucurbits disease affects all cucurbits (cucumber, melon, pumpkin, watermelon). The disease is particularly severe in cucumbers. Scientific name: Cladosporium cucumerinumGreek name: Κλαδοσπορίωση Αγγουριάς Symptoms Scab of cucurbits causes spotting on leaves and fruits. The fungus survives as a saprophyte in the soil, also in plant debris and in the greenhouse, in various materials.
The hornbeam mite is widespread mainly in the area of Corinth, Greece. It directly damages buds, causing necrosis, leaves, stems and shoots by forming necrotic spots. Scientific name: Eutetranychus carpini, Tetranychus urticaeGreek name: Κίτρινος τετάνυχος Damage Hornbeam mite directly damages buds, causing necrosis, leaves, stems and shoots by forming necrotic spots. It can also cause
Cercospora leaf spot is the most serious beet disease in Greece and other countries because it destroys the plants causing significant losses in weight and sugar content. In Greece the damage can reach 40-50% of sugar production. Scientific name: Cercospora beticolaOther names: Black mold, Okra leaf spotGreek name: Κερκόσπορα των Τεύτλων Symptoms In late May-early
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