A network that helps people worldwide obtain rapid advice and information on crop protection, including the identification and management of plant pests.
PestNet is a network that helps people worldwide obtain rapid advice and information on crop protection, including the identification and management of plant pests. It started in 1999. Anyone with an interest in plant protection is welcome to join. PestNet is free and is moderated, ensuring that messages are confined to plant protection.
August 2006. A lady beetle was found feeding on wild bittermelon and was thought to be Henosepilachna cucurbitae, formerly Epilachna cucurbitae, and confirmation was requested. It was agreed that the identification was probably correct, but confirmation required a study of the genitalia. Other suggestions were, Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata and Epilachna viginsexpunctata (Boisduval).
