| 1402121 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
Larvae live in the soil and feed on and burrow into the roots of tobacco plants. |
| 3413061 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
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| 1402119 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
Adult beetles are present on tobacco throughout the growing season (both in plant beds and in the field). Damage is characterized by small, round holes that give the leaves a "shot-hole" appearance. Injury is especially severe on newly transplanted tobacco. The lower leaves of larger plants can also be heavily damaged, especially near the base of the leaves. Adult beetles are brown with black markings and fine punctures on their wing covers. They are about 1/16 inch long. Adults pass the winter in grassy areas, woodlots, and other favorable sites in and around tobacco fields. The larvae are slender, white grubs 1/16 to 3/16 inch long with brown heads. Larvae live in the soil and feed on and burrow into the roots of tobacco plants. There are 3 to 5 generations of flea beetles per year. Several other species may occur in tobacco. |
| 3413062 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
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| 1440102 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
Tobacco flea beetles, are major pests of tobacco. The are brownish black beetles about 1/16-inch long. Feeding by adults gives leaves a characteristic shot-hole appearance. They attack plants in the seedbeds almost as soon as they come up, often ruining entire plant beds. After transplanting, beetles become continue chewing holes into the leaves until the crop is harvested, weakening the plants and decreasing the value of the leaves. Heavy feeding on newly-set plants may cause stunting, resulting in uneven stands. The white, larvae burrow into the soil and feed on the roots of tobacco, cutting off the small roots and sometimes tunneling into the stalk. |
| 1440104 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
Tobacco flea beetles, are major pests of tobacco. The are brownish black beetles about 1/16-inch long. Feeding by adults gives leaves a characteristic shot-hole appearance. They attack plants in the seedbeds almost as soon as they come up, often ruining entire plant beds. After transplanting, beetles become continue chewing holes into the leaves until the crop is harvested, weakening the plants and decreasing the value of the leaves. Heavy feeding on newly-set plants may cause stunting, resulting in uneven stands. The white, larvae burrow into the soil and feed on the roots of tobacco, cutting off the small roots and sometimes tunneling into the stalk. |
| 1402120 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
Adult beetles are present on tobacco throughout the growing season (both in plant beds and in the field). Damage is characterized by small, round holes that give the leaves a "shot-hole" appearance. Injury is especially severe on newly transplanted tobacco. The lower leaves of larger plants can also be heavily damaged, especially near the base of the leaves. Adult beetles are brown with black markings and fine punctures on their wing covers. They are about 1/16 inch long. Adults pass the winter in grassy areas, woodlots, and other favorable sites in and around tobacco fields. The larvae are slender, white grubs 1/16 to 3/16 inch long with brown heads. Larvae live in the soil and feed on and burrow into the roots of tobacco plants. There are 3 to 5 generations of flea beetles per year. Several other species may occur in tobacco. |
| 1440103 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
Tobacco flea beetles, are major pests of tobacco. The are brownish black beetles about 1/16-inch long. Feeding by adults gives leaves a characteristic shot-hole appearance. They attack plants in the seedbeds almost as soon as they come up, often ruining entire plant beds. After transplanting, beetles become continue chewing holes into the leaves until the crop is harvested, weakening the plants and decreasing the value of the leaves. Heavy feeding on newly-set plants may cause stunting, resulting in uneven stands. The white, larvae burrow into the soil and feed on the roots of tobacco, cutting off the small roots and sometimes tunneling into the stalk. |
| 0027029 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
early season damage |
| 0027028 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
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| 0027030 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
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| 5205021 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
Collection information: Oklahoma: Latimer Co.; 1-Dec-91 |
| 5203028 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
Taken on 5/3/2007 at Bowen Farm; an adult and the associated damage |
| 5203030 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
Taken on 5/3/2007 at Bowen Farm; an adult and the associated damage |
| 5203031 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
Taken on 5/3/2007 at Bowen Farm; an adult and the associated damage |
| 1435119 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
Adult and Damage. This insect may cause damage in the bed and in newly set plants in the field. The plant bed is an important breeding place for this beetle and is also a source of field infestation. |
| 1435120 |
tobacco flea beetle |
Epitrix hirtipennis |
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