European tarnished plant bugs are insects that are very often found in the garden and in homes in the summer. They are named after the characteristic foul smell they emit if threatened.
Scientific name: Lygus pratensis, Calocoris norvegicus.
Greek name: Λύγκος, Καλόκορη
Damage
The saliva of these insects contains toxic substances, which cause various symptoms in the leaves: curling, swelling, splitting, necrosis and discoloration. Young plants affected cease to grow and remain stunted.
In tomatoes, they cause yellow discoloration of the fruit and cause an unpleasant change in the taste of the fruit.
Pest
The adults are 5-8 mm long and are green, grey or brown in color, depending on the species. They have long thin legs and antennae.
The nymphs resemble the adults in appearance.
Source
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Lygus pratensis
Lygus pratensis(LYGUPR)
Lygus pratensis
Tags: PLANTS ENEMY • TOMATO • TOMATOES
