Japanese Beetle, Popillia japonica Order: ColeopteraFamily: Scarabidae Description The Japanese beetle is an invasive species in North America and native to northern Japan. In the United States, this pest is more prevalent in eastern states. It was first introduced to...
Aphids in fruit trees Order: HemipteraFamily: Aphididae Description and life history The six most common aphid species infesting fruit trees in the western United States are the green peach aphid (Myzus persicae), mealy plum aphid (Hyalopterus pruni), black cherry...
Weevil pest of cherries, Anthonomus consors Order: ColeopteraFamily: Curculionidae Description Anthonomus consors is a native species of weevil that can cause serious injury to cultivated tart cherries. Like all weevils, adults have an elongated, slender beak that...
Brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys Order: HemipteraFamily: Pentatomidae Description The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) is native to Asia and an invasive species in North America. It is now found throughout the United States, although its...
Peach twig borer, Anarsia lineatella Order: LepidopteraFamily: Gelechiidae Description Moths of the peach twig borer measure approximately 7.5-13 mm (0.3-0.5 inches) and have forewings that are steel gray and lightly fringed. The hindwings are a lighter shade of gray...
