Some insects are more important early in the season than later in the season. This can be because the species is more common early on or because the damage it causes is most severe when it occurs in the spring.

Three insect pests are pictured below.

1. What is each insect?

2. Is each insect more important in the spring or late in the season?

 

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This material is provided courtesy of Andy Jensen, Ph.D., Manager of the Northwest Potato Research Consortium. For more information, visit www.nwpotatoresearch.com.