IDENTIFICATION & MANAGEMENT OF MAJOR PEST & BENEFICIAL INSECTS IN POTATO

Ralph E. Berry, Department of Entomology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Gary L. Reed, Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Hermiston, OR
Leonard B. Coop, Integrated Plant Protection Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

  Sampling and Monitoring Potato Insects

PESTS THAT FEED ON FOLIAGE

CONTENTS

Colorado Potato Beetle

Variegated Cutworm

Western Yellow Striped Armyworm

Redbacked Cutworm

Alfalfa Looper

Grasshoppers

Blister Beetles

Flea Beetle Adults

Slugs

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This section contains information to assist with the identification of the major pests that feed on potato foliage.  Select a pest from the contents menu or click on a photo below for more information.

Foliage Feeding Pests

Colorado Potato Beetle- Link to larger image (99 K) Variegated Cutworm - Link to larger image (42K) Western Yellowstriped Armyworm - Link to larger image (101K)
Colorado Potato Beetle Variegated Cutworm Western Yellow Striped Armyworm
Redbacked Cutworm - Link to larger image (90K) Alfalfa Looper - Link to larger image (118K) Grasshopper - Link to larger image (99K)
Redbacked Cutworm Alfalfa Looper Grasshoppers
Blister Beetle Adult - Link to larger image (108K) Tuber Flea Beetle - Link to large image (92K) Spotted Garden Slug - Link to larger image (86K)
Blister Beetles Flea Beetle Adults Slugs