Quick Intro

Physical Description

Leatherjackets are the larvae of crane flies and are pests to several crops. They feed on roots, crowns and sometimes leaves of crops.

Species & Taxonomy

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Class: Insecta
• Order: Diptera
• Family: Tipulidae
• Genus Species:

Lifecycle

 

Plants Affected

•  cabbages

Plants Unaffected

 

Geographical Range

 

Signs & Symptoms

Whole Plant

• stunted growth
• plant death

Leaves

Flowers

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Fruit

Roots/Tubers

How to Positively Identify

 

Treatment

Prevention & Control

 

Cultural Controls:

Habitat:

Temperature & Humidity:

 

Mulching & Cultivation Practices:

Natural Enemies & Biological Controls

Insects:

Animals:

Reptiles:

Barriers

Traps

Sprays & Dusts

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