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Animals - Insect Pests and Parasites

Here you will learn the names of different types of insect pests and parasites in English, such as "cotton bollworm", "termite", and "louse".

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cotton bollworm

the larva of a noctuid moth that feeds on the reproductive structures of cotton plants and other crops

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aphid

a small bug that sucks the sap of a plant and reproduces without mating

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bean fly

a small insect that feeds on beans and can cause significant damage to crops

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field cricket

a cricket species that typically lives in meadows, fields, and other grassy areas

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brown marmorated stink bug

a pest insect known for causing damage to various crops and emitting a foul odor when disturbed

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cutworm

the caterpillar of various species of noctuid moths that cut down young plants at or below the soil surface

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fall armyworm

a moth caterpillar that is considered a major pest of maize and other crops in the Americas

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green stink bug

a type of plant-eating insect with a bright green body and a distinct triangular shape

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greenhouse whitefly

a small insect that is a common pest of greenhouse-grown crops

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leaf beetle

a type of beetle that feeds on the foliage of plants

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locust

a large grasshopper that lives in hot countries and flies in large swarms, destroying crops

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mirid

a family of bugs, commonly known as plant bugs, that feed on the sap of plants

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rutherglen bug

an insect pest that feeds on a variety of crops and fruits, and is known for causing damage to the plants

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silverleaf whitefly

a small insect that feeds on the undersides of leaves, causing damage to crops and transmitting plant viruses

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thrips

a small, slender insect with fringed wings that feeds on plant tissues and can transmit plant viruses

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wireworm

the larval stage of click beetles and is a common agricultural pest that feeds on the roots and stems of various crops

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symphyla

small, soil-dwelling arthropods that lack eyes and antennae, and are known for their elongated bodies and numerous leg-like structures called "pseudopods."

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mite

a very small creature that lives on plants, animals, or in carpets

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mealybug

a small sap-sucking insect covered in a powdery wax coating that feeds on plant sap and can cause damage to crops and ornamental plants

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looper

a type of caterpillar that moves by contracting its body and has a characteristic looping or "inching" gait

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green vegetable bug

a species of stink bug that feeds on a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and other plants

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etiella

a genus of moths in the family Pyralidae whose larvae are agricultural pests that attack legumes such as cowpeas, beans, and soybeans

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black field earwig

a type of earwig found in Australia

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bean pod borer

a type of pest insect that infests and damages the pods of bean plants

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armyworm

a type of moth larvae that feeds on the leaves and stems of a variety of crops, and can cause significant damage to agricultural fields

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tobacco whitefly

a small, sap-sucking insect that can cause significant damage to tobacco plants by feeding on their leaves and transmitting viruses

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two-spotted spider mite

a common agricultural pest that feeds on a variety of plants by piercing the leaves and sucking out their fluids

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red spider mite

a tiny bug that can harm plants by drinking their sap, but it can be dealt with using sprays or other bugs that eat them

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diamondback moth

a small moth that is a major pest of brassica crops, and its larvae can cause significant damage by feeding on leaves and buds

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taro caterpillar

a pest insect that feeds on taro plants, causing significant damage to the leaves and tubers

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red flour beetle

a small, reddish-brown beetle that feeds on stored grains and flour products

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green peach aphid

a small, green-colored aphid species that feeds on various plants, including peaches, peppers, and potatoes

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cotton aphid

a small insect that feeds on the sap of cotton plants, causing damage to the crop

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brown planthopper

a small, brown-colored insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts that feeds on the sap of rice plants, causing damage to the plants and reducing crop yields

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dog flea

a parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of dogs and other animals, and can transmit diseases

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American dog tick

a tick species prevalent in North America that can transmit diseases to both dogs and humans

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cat flea

a small, blood-sucking insect that commonly infests cats, causing discomfort and potential health issues

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bedbug

a small brownish bug with an oval shape that feeds on the blood of humans or animals, mainly infesting houses and beds

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flea

a small leaping insect that feeds on the blood of humans or other animals, which spreads disease

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gnat

a tiny insect of the diptera order that bites and forms large swarms

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termite

a pale social insect living in hot countries that causes damage to trees and timber

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woolly aphid

a small insect with a fluffy, wool-like covering that infests plants and feeds on their sap

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louse

a small parasitic insect that lives and feeds on the body of warm-blooded animals

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