by Skylar | Jun 28, 2017 | Arthropod
Cowpea curculio Order: Coleoptera Family: Curculionidae Genus and species: Chalcodermus aeneus Boheman The cowpea curculio adults and larvae damage legumes by feeding on seeds within pods. It infests field peas, stringbeans, soybeans. Lima beans, cotton, and...
by Skylar | Jun 28, 2017 | Arthropod
Common asparagus beetle Order: Coleoptera Family: Chrysomelidae Genus and species: Crioceris asparagi (Linnaeus) The common asparagus beetle is an introduced species in the United State. It is native to the Mediterranean Sea region. This species was first noticed in...
by Skylar | Jun 28, 2017 | Arthropod
Cottonwood leaf beetle Order: Coleoptera Family: Chrysomelidae Genus and species: Chrysomela scripta Fabricius Adults and larvae of the cottonwood leaf beetles feed on foliage of poplars, willows, aspens, and alders, sometimes causing severe damage to the trees. Young...
by Skylar | Jun 28, 2017 | Arthropod
Twig girdler Order: Coleoptera Family: Cerambycidae Genus and species: Oncideres cingulata (Say) During the Arkansas autumn, when it is time to rake leaves, homeowners often notice that there are lots of 1-2 foot twigs on the lawn. Some might blame high winds...
by Skylar | Jun 28, 2017 | Arthropod
Red oak borer Order: Coleoptera Family: Cerambycidae Genus and species: Enaphalodes rufulus (Haldeman) Severe decline and death of oaks in the red oak group (northern red oak Quercus rubra, southern red oak Q. falcata, and black oak Q. velutina) was detected in...
by Skylar | Jun 28, 2017 | Arthropod
Ebony blister beetle Order: Coleoptera Family: Meloidae Genus and species: Epicauta funebris Horn Species of the family Meloidae are known as blister beetles. They produce a substance called cantharidin, which can cause blistering of skin and mucous membranes...
