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*Scientific name: Myzus persicae
 
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*English name: Peach-potato aphid
 
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[[Image:ppa1.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Adult – 6-10mm long]]
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[[Image:ppa2.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Larva 10-15mm long]]
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[[Image:ppa2.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Nymph 1-2mm long]]
 
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[[Image:ppa3.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Symptoms – leaf notches]]
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[[Image:ppa4.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Symptoms – leaf notches]]
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[[Image:ppa4.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Secondary symptoms of sooty mould growing on shiny honeydew]]
 
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Revision as of 13:24, 20 March 2006

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Pests, Diseases & Disorders

Common pests and how to deal with them


  • Pest type: Insect
  • Order: Hemiptera
  • Scientific name: Myzus persicae
  • English name: Peach-potato aphid


Peach-potato aphid
Adult – 1.5-2.5mm long
Nymph – 1-2mm long
Signs of aphid and symptoms of crinkled leaf
Secondary symptoms of sooty mould growing on shiny honeydew