Vegetable Insect & Mite Pest Search Tool

Use this tool to identify major insect and mite pests affecting Massachusetts vegetable crops.

Filter Your Search: Enter known characteristics into the fields below to narrow down the list of potential pests. For technical tips, visit our Guide to Using Filters Effectively.
Browse Results: Review the list of pests generated by your search criteria.
Access Fact Sheets: Select any pest from your results to view its full fact sheet, which includes detailed guidance on:
- Identification & Life Cycle
- Crop Damage & Scouting
- Management Strategies

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Allium leafminer

Phytomyza gymnostoma
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Asparagus Aphid

Brachycorynella asparagi
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Asparagus Miner

Ophiomyia simplex
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Beet and Spinach Leafminer

Pegomya betae, Pegomya hyoscyami
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Black Cutworm

Agrotis ipsilon
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Brassica Flea Beetles

Phyllotreta cruciferae, Phyllotreta striolata
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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Halyomorpha halys
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Bulb Mites

Aceria tulipae, Rhizoglyphus spp.
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Cabbage Aphid

Brevicoryne brassicae
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Cabbage Looper

Trichoplusia ni
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Cabbage Root Maggot

Delia radicum
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Carrot Rust Fly

Psila rosae
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Carrot Weevil

Listronotus oregonensis
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Colorado Potato Beetle

Leptinotarsa decemlineata
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Common Asparagus Beetle

Crioceris asparagi
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Common Stalk Borer

Papaipema nebris
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Corn Earworm

Helicoverpa zea
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Corn Leaf Aphid

Rhopalosiphum maidis
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Cross-Striped Cabbageworm

Evergestis rimosalis
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Diamondback Moth

Platella zylostella
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European Corn Borer

Ostrinia nubilalis
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Fall Armyworm

Spodoptera frugiperda
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Fungus Gnats & Shore Flies

Bradysia spp., Scatella stagnalis
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Green Peach Aphid

Myzus persicae
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Greenhouse Whitefly

Trialeurodes vaporariorum
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Imported Cabbageworm

Pieris rapae
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Melon Aphid

Aphis gossypii
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Mexican Bean Beetle

Epilachna varivestis
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Onion Maggot

Delia antiqua
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Onion Thrips

Thrips tabaci
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Pea Aphid

Acyrthosiphon pisum
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Pepper Maggot

Zonosemata electa
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Potato Aphid

Macrosiphum euphorbiae
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Potato Leafhopper

Empoasca fabae
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Sap Beetles

Carpophilus lugubris, Gilscvrochilus quadrisgnatus, Stelidota geminate
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Scarab Beetles

Popillia japonica, Maladera formosae, Exomala orientalis, Amphimallon majale
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Seedcorn Maggot

Delia platura
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Slugs

Deroceras reticulatum, Deroceras laeve, Arion fasciatus, Limax maximus
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Solanaceous Flea Beetles

Epitrix fuscula, Epitrix cucumeris
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Spotted Asparagus Beetle

Crioceris duodecimpunctata
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Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi
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Spotted Wing Drosophila

Drosophila suzukii
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Squash Bug

Anasa tristis
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Squash Vine Borer

Melittia cucurbitae
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Stink Bugs
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Striped Cucumber Beetle

Acalymma vittatum
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Swede Midge

Contarinia nasturtii
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Tarnished Plant Bug

Lygus lineolaris
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Tomato Hornworm

Manduca quinquemaculata
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Tomato Russet Mite

Aculops lycopersici
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True Armyworm

Pseudaletia unipunctata
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Two-Spotted Spider Mite

Tetranychus urticae
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Variegated Cutworm

Peridroma saucia saucia
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Western Flower Thrips

Frankliniella occidentalis
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Wireworms

Melanotus spp.

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