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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the larva of a noctuid moth that feeds on the reproductive structures of cotton plants and other crops
a cricket species that typically lives in meadows, fields, and other grassy areas
a pest insect known for causing damage to various crops and emitting a foul odor when disturbed
the caterpillar of various species of noctuid moths that cut down young plants at or below the soil surface
a moth caterpillar that is considered a major pest of maize and other crops in the Americas
a type of plant-eating insect with a bright green body and a distinct triangular shape
a large grasshopper that lives in hot countries and flies in large swarms, destroying crops
an insect pest that feeds on a variety of crops and fruits, and is known for causing damage to the plants
a small insect that feeds on the undersides of leaves, causing damage to crops and transmitting plant viruses
a small, slender insect with fringed wings that feeds on plant tissues and can transmit plant viruses
the larval stage of click beetles and is a common agricultural pest that feeds on the roots and stems of various crops
small, soil-dwelling arthropods that lack eyes and antennae, and are known for their elongated bodies and numerous leg-like structures called "pseudopods."
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
a type of caterpillar that moves by contracting its body and has a characteristic looping or "inching" gait
a species of stink bug that feeds on a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and other plants
a genus of moths in the family Pyralidae whose larvae are agricultural pests that attack legumes such as cowpeas, beans, and soybeans
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
a small, sap-sucking insect that can cause significant damage to tobacco plants by feeding on their leaves and transmitting viruses
a common agricultural pest that feeds on a variety of plants by piercing the leaves and sucking out their fluids
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
a small moth that is a major pest of brassica crops, and its larvae can cause significant damage by feeding on leaves and buds
a pest insect that feeds on taro plants, causing significant damage to the leaves and tubers
a small, green-colored aphid species that feeds on various plants, including peaches, peppers, and potatoes
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
a parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of dogs and other animals, and can transmit diseases
a tick species prevalent in North America that can transmit diseases to both dogs and humans
a small, blood-sucking insect that commonly infests cats, causing discomfort and potential health issues
a small brownish bug with an oval shape that feeds on the blood of humans or animals, mainly infesting houses and beds
a small leaping insect that feeds on the blood of humans or other animals, which spreads disease
a small insect with a fluffy, wool-like covering that infests plants and feeds on their sap
