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| Cabbage aphid | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Kingdom: | Animalia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Phylum: | Arthropoda | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class: | Insecta | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Order: | Hemiptera | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suborder: | Sternorrhyncha | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Superfamily: | Aphidoidea | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Family: | Aphididae | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Genus: | Brevicoryne | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Species: | Brevicoryne brassicae | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cabbage aphis Mealy aphid |
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The Mealy aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae)is a destructive aphid (plant louse) native to Europe that is now found in many other areas of the world.[1] The aphids feed on many varieties of produce, including cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and many other members of the genus Brassica,[1] but do not feed on plants outside of the Cruciferae family.
Control[]
Different varieties of cultivars have varying resistance to Brevicoryne brassicae.[2] Diaeretiella rapae is a common wasp parasite of cabbage aphids.[3]Other controlling insects include ladybird beetles, syrphid fly larvae, and lacewing larvae.[1][3] Some insecticidal soaps may be effective in treating aphid infestations.[3]
Examples[]
References[]
- ↑ a b c Martin Kessing, J.L. Mau, R.F.L. (1991). Brevicoryne brassicae (linnaeus) - Cabbage Aphid. Crop Knowledge Master. University of Hawaii, Manoa. Retrieved: 2010-08-09.
- ↑ "Resistance to cabbage aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae) in six brassica accessions in New Zealand", New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science, 1995, Vol. 23: 25-29
- ↑ a b c Hines, R.L. and Hutchison, W.D. (2009). Cabbage Aphids. University of Minnesota - Department of Entomology. Retrieved: 2010-08-09.
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| Diseases | Anthracnose · Bacterial soft rot · Black leaf spot · Black rot · Brassica dark leaf spot · Club root · Downey mildew · Grey leaf spot (Brassica) · Turnip mosaic virus · Sclerotinia rot · White leaf spot · White leaf spot (Brassica) · White rust · Wire stem |
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