Integrated Pest Management Glossary

There are currently 3 definitions in this directory beginning with the letter L.
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Larva (Insect)
The second stage of insect development, where the insect hatches from the egg and typically undergoes several stages of growth.

Larva (Spider Mite)
The second stage of spider mite development, where the egg hatches into a six-legged larva that begins feeding on plant tissues.

Leafhoppers (Cicadellidae)
Small, wedge-shaped insects with wings that hold them in a "V" shape, whose nymphs and adults feed on plant sap and can transmit plant diseases.


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