Search by damage key [→ Root, stem, growing point damage] PictureScientific nameCommon nameDescription Agriotes lineatusWirewormLarvae are up to 20 mm in length and have a shiny pale yellow color. Adults are flattened, elongate, brown or black beetles and 7-8 mm in length. Hellula undalisCabbage webwormLarvae bore into the plant growing points, destroying the terminal bud. Larvae have dark heads, a creamy body with light pinkish-brown longitudinal stripes. Adults are gray brown with pale dusky hindwings. Each forewing has zigzagging brown lines. - no photo available -Ophiomyia phaseoliBean flyMaggots mine the leaf and bore into the stem. Adults are tiny flies with transparent wings. Delia sp.MaggotsLarvae feed in host plant roots. They are creamy-white maggots. Fully grown larvae can be up to 10 mm in length. Nezara viridulaGreen stink bugSpecies vary in color, but green is predominat. The first 3 instars form clusters. Adults are 8 x 15 mm in size. Feeding punctures provide access for infection by bacteria and fungus. PictureScientific nameCommon nameDescription
