Polyphagous
Guides
Ceratitis capitata
Mediterranean fruit fly, medfly
Ceratitis capitata, the Mediterranean fruit fly or medfly, is a highly destructive agricultural pest native to sub-Saharan Africa. It has established populations across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, with frequent incursions into temperate areas including California, Florida, and Texas. The species is considered one of the most economically important fruit flies due to its exceptionally broad host range—over 200 fruit and vegetable species—and its ability to tolerate cooler climates better than most tropical fruit fly species. Adults are small yellow-brown flies with distinctive black thoracic markings.
Ceroplastes rubens
red wax scale, pink wax scale, ruby wax scale
Ceroplastes rubens is a soft scale insect in the family Coccidae, commonly known as the red wax scale or pink wax scale. Native to Africa, it has become widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions including Australia, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. The species is highly polyphagous, feeding on sap from over 193 plant genera in 84 families, with significant economic impact on citrus, mango, avocado, and ornamental plants. Adult females are covered in a distinctive hard, pink to pale red wax covering approximately 3-4 mm in diameter. Reproduction is primarily parthenogenetic, with 1-2 generations per year depending on climate.
Chinavia
Green Stink Bugs
Chinavia is a diverse genus of green stink bugs comprising over 80 species distributed across the Afrotropical, Nearctic, and Neotropical regions. Species within this genus are polyphagous and include significant agricultural pests, notably Chinavia hilaris (the green stink bug), which damages cotton, soybean, and other crops in North America. The genus is characterized by green coloration retained after death, medium body size (9–19 mm), and membership in the tribe Nezarini. Several species have become subjects of integrated pest management research due to their economic impact on row crops and orchard systems.
Chlosyne lacinia
Bordered Patch, Sunflower Patch
Chlosyne lacinia, commonly known as the bordered patch or sunflower patch, is a highly variable nymphalid butterfly native to North and South America. Adults display extensive color polymorphism in both wing pattern and ground color, with individuals ranging from predominantly black to those with prominent orange, red, or yellow markings. The species exhibits gregarious larval behavior, with females depositing eggs in large clusters and young larvae feeding communally before becoming solitary in later instars. It is a polyphagous herbivore with strong associations to Asteraceae, particularly sunflowers (Helianthus), and has been documented as an agricultural pest in some regions.
Choristoneura obsoletana
Obsolete-banded Leafroller Moth
Choristoneura obsoletana is a leafroller moth in the family Tortricidae, found across the eastern and central United States with scattered western records. Adults have a wingspan of 21–24 mm and are active from April through December. The larvae feed on a diverse range of host plants including pawpaw, huckleberry, strawberry, blackberry, cattail, and several woody species such as paper birch, leatherleaf, and chokeberry.
Choristoneura rosaceana
oblique-banded leafroller, rosaceous leaf roller, oblique banded leaf roller
Choristoneura rosaceana is a tortricid moth native to North America that has been accidentally introduced to other parts of the world. The species is a generalist herbivore whose larvae feed on a broad range of woody and herbaceous plants, with documented hosts spanning over 30 plant genera in more than 20 families. Caterpillars construct leaf rolls for shelter and feeding, causing damage to foliage and occasionally fruit. Adults are bivoltine in most of their range, with flight periods in early and late summer.
Choristoneura zapulata
Zapulata Moth
Choristoneura zapulata, commonly known as the zapulata moth, is a species of tortricid moth first described by Robinson in 1869. It occurs across much of North America, from British Columbia to Quebec and southward to California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. The species has a wingspan of 20–27 mm and is active as an adult from May through September. Its larvae feed on a diverse array of woody and herbaceous plants.
Chrysobothris purpureovittata
Chrysobothris purpureovittata is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is notable among its congeners for being exceptionally polyphagous, with documented larval hosts spanning over two dozen species of deciduous trees across 21 genera and 11 plant families. The species occurs primarily in the central and south-central United States, with two recognized subspecies: the nominate form and C. p. cercocarpi, which is restricted to mountain mahogany in New Mexico.
Chrysobothris purpureovittata purpureovittata
Chrysobothris purpureovittata purpureovittata is a subspecies of jewel beetle in the family Buprestidae, distributed primarily in the central and south-central United States. This taxon is notable for its exceptional polyphagy, having been reared from more than two dozen species of deciduous trees across eleven plant families. Adults are typically encountered by beating foliage, particularly of hackberry (Celtis spp.) and other members of Ulmaceae, though larval hosts span multiple families including Rosaceae, Fagaceae, and Rhamnaceae.
Clepsis consimilana
privet tortrix
Clepsis consimilana, commonly known as the privet tortrix, is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 13–19 mm. Adults are active from June to September, with a partial second generation occurring in September. The larvae feed on various woody plants, particularly Ligustrum (privet) species, and prefer dead leaves. The species has a broad distribution spanning Europe, Asia Minor, Syria, North Africa, and the eastern United States.
Clepsis peritana
garden tortrix, strawberry garden tortrix
Clepsis peritana is a small tortricid moth commonly known as the garden tortrix or strawberry garden tortrix. It occurs across North America from southern Canada through the United States, with additional populations in Spain and Cuba. The species is multivoltine, with adults active from March through September. Its larvae are leafrollers that feed on a diverse range of host plants including strawberries, citrus, and various ornamental and weedy species.
Clepsis persicana
white triangle tortrix, green needleworm
Clepsis persicana is a tortricid moth found across North America from Alaska and British Columbia to Newfoundland, south to Virginia, and west to California. Adults are active from June to August, with one generation per year. The species is notable for its broad host plant range, with larvae feeding on both deciduous and coniferous trees.
Clepsis spectrana
cyclamen tortrix, cabbage leafroller, straw-colored tortrix
Clepsis spectrana is a small tortricid moth native to Europe. The species exhibits highly variable coloration but typically shows brownish forewings with distinctive dark markings at the costal edge. Adults are active in two generations from late spring through early autumn. Larvae feed on a broad range of woody plants and cultivated crops including cabbage, earning the species recognition as an agricultural pest in some contexts.
Cnephasia longana
Long-winged Shade, Omnivorous Leaftier Moth, Strawberry Fruitworm
Cnephasia longana is a small tortricid moth native to western Europe and introduced to western North America. Adults show strong sexual dimorphism in wing coloration. The species is notable for its broad larval diet spanning multiple plant families and its status as a pest of cereal crops. First-instar larvae overwinter in bark crevices before resuming feeding in spring.
Coccotrypes cyperi
seed borer
A small weevil species in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as the seed borer. Native to Southeast Asia, it has established cosmopolitan distribution through human-mediated dispersal, particularly via international trade in seeds and plant materials. The species is polyphagous and has been documented from approximately 50 host plant species. It is recognized as an invasive pest in multiple regions including the United States, where it was introduced in the early 1900s through imported bird seeds and avocado seeds.
Coccus hesperidum
brown soft scale
Coccus hesperidum, commonly known as the brown soft scale, is a polyphagous soft scale insect with a cosmopolitan distribution. It is a significant agricultural pest of citrus and greenhouse crops, feeding on plant phloem sap and excreting honeydew that promotes sooty mold growth. The species reproduces primarily through parthenogenesis, with females producing live young. It serves as host to numerous parasitoid wasps, which are important biological control agents.
Colaspis
Colaspis is a large genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae, containing over 200 species distributed across North and South America. The genus includes significant agricultural pests, such as the grape colaspis (Colaspis brunnea), which damages crop roots and foliage. Several species have been documented from Eocene fossil deposits in Colorado, USA. Taxonomic history of the genus has been complicated by nomenclatural disputes, particularly regarding the synonymy of Maecolaspis.
Coleophora pruniella
cherry casebearer moth, cherry casebearer
Coleophora pruniella is a small casebearer moth in the family Coleophoridae, commonly known as the cherry casebearer moth. The species is native to North America and is recognized by its larval habit of constructing portable cases from silk and plant material. Larvae are polyphagous, feeding on leaves of numerous woody plant genera. The species serves as a host for the parasitoid wasp Microbracon pygmaeus.
Coleophora sacramenta
Coleophora sacramenta is a case-bearing moth in the family Coleophoridae, described by Heinrich in 1914. It occurs in the western United States, particularly California. The species is notable for its distinctive pistol-shaped larval case and its association with diverse host plants across multiple genera.
Condica
Condica is a genus of noctuid moths erected by Francis Walker in 1856. The genus contains approximately 60 described species distributed across multiple continents, with documented records from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia. Several species are recognized as agricultural pests, particularly of safflower, sunflower, and cotton crops. The genus is classified within the subfamily Condicinae of the family Noctuidae.
Cryptorhopalum triste
Cryptorhopalum triste is a carpet beetle species in the family Dermestidae. It occurs in North America, with confirmed records from the United States and Canada. The species is polyphagous, feeding on plants from over 16 families. Larval and pupal stages have been described and reared in laboratory settings.
Cucullia intermedia
Intermediate Hooded Owlet, Dusky Hooded Owlet, Intermediate Cucullia, Goldenrod Cutworm
Cucullia intermedia is a noctuid moth distributed across southern Canada and the northern United States, with western populations extending to California and eastern populations reaching Pennsylvania. The species exhibits two generations annually, with adults active from May through October. Larvae feed on leaves of trees and shrubs including birch, poplar, and willow, as well as flowers of Asteraceae such as Lactuca species.
Delia platura
seedcorn maggot, bean seed fly
Delia platura is a cosmopolitan polyphagous pest in the family Anthomyiidae, commonly known as the seedcorn maggot or bean seed fly. It attacks germinating seeds and seedlings of over 40 host plants including corn, soybeans, beans, peas, and cruciferous vegetables. Larvae typically feed on decaying organic matter but will invade healthy plant tissue when cool, wet spring conditions delay crop germination, causing significant agricultural losses. The species is also a documented vector of bacterial pathogens, including Erwinia amylovora which causes fire blight in apple and pear trees. Two cryptic genetic lines (H-line and N-line) with distinct distributions and mating behaviors have been identified, with H-line females showing strong mate selectivity.
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
spotted cucumber beetle, southern corn rootworm, western cucumber beetle, western spotted cucumber beetle
Diabrotica undecimpunctata is a leaf beetle native to North America and a major agricultural pest. Adults are greenish-yellow with twelve black spots on the elytra. The species exhibits broad polyphagy, feeding on over 200 plant species across approximately 50 families. Three subspecies are recognized, with D. u. howardi (eastern) and D. u. undecimpunctata (western) being the most significant agriculturally. The species vectors bacterial wilt (Erwinia tracheiphila) and Pantoea ananatis, contributing to disease spread in cucurbits and corn.
Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi
Eastern Spotted Cucumber Beetle, Southern Corn Rootworm
Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi, the eastern subspecies of the spotted cucumber beetle, is a polyphagous agricultural pest native to North America. It is distinguished from the western subspecies (D. u. undecimpunctata) by geographic range, occurring east of the Rocky Mountains. The species completes one to three generations annually depending on latitude, with adults overwintering in mild climates and spreading northward seasonally. Both larval and adult stages cause economically significant damage to multiple crops.
Diabrotica undecimpunctata undecimpunctata
Western Spotted Cucumber Beetle
The western spotted cucumber beetle is a polyphagous leaf beetle native to western North America. It is a significant agricultural pest of cucurbits, snap beans, corn, and other crops, with larvae feeding on roots and adults feeding on foliage, flowers, and fruit. Unlike the eastern subspecies, it does not vector bacterial wilt in cucurbits. Adults are strong fliers and readily disperse between fields.
Dialeurodes citri
Citrus Whitefly
Dialeurodes citri, the citrus whitefly, is a polyphagous pest native to Southeast Asia that has become established in citrus-growing regions worldwide. Adults and immature stages feed on phloem sap, secreting honeydew that promotes sooty mold growth. The species completes 2–3 generations annually in most regions, with development arrested in the fourth instar during cooler months. It is distinguished from the similar Parabemisia myricae by its larger size, preference for fully developed leaves, and slower life cycle.
Diapheromeridae
Common Walking Stick Insects
Diapheromeridae is a family of stick insects within the order Phasmatodea. As of 2025, its exact position within Euphasmatodea remains unresolved (incertae sedis), not assigned to any known superfamily. The family contains two subfamilies: Diapheromerinae and Palophinae. Some species are notably large, with Paraphanocles keratosqueleton exceeding 30 cm in length. Members of this family are phytophagous and exhibit cryptic stick-like morphology typical of the order.
Dichomeris setosella
Dichomeris setosella is a gelechiid moth described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1860. It occurs across eastern and central North America, from Manitoba and New York south to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma. The species is recognized by distinctive forewing markings including a pale ochreous triangular patch at the costal base and dark brown patterning. Adults are active from March through November. Larvae feed on a diverse range of host plants including Asteraceae species and conifers.
Dicymolomia julianalis
Julia's Dicymolomia Moth
Dicymolomia julianalis is a crambid moth distributed across eastern North America and Cuba. Larvae exhibit broad dietary flexibility, feeding on seeds of thistles and legumes, as internal borers in cattails and cactus stems, and as predators on bagworm eggs and larvae. The species has been studied for its potential impact on musk thistle seed production.
Ditula angustiorana
Red-barred Tortrix, Fruit-tree Tortrix, Vine Tortrix, Leaf roller
Ditula angustiorana, the red-barred tortrix, is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 12–18 mm, characterized by ferruginous ochreous forewings with distinctive deep ferruginous markings. The species is polyphagous, with larvae feeding on a wide range of trees and shrubs including apple, pear, cherry, grape, and various conifers. Unusually among moths, females exhibit calling behavior and pheromone production during daylight hours rather than at night. The species has a single primary brood with adults active from May to August, though occasional second broods occur in autumn.
Drosophila suzukii
spotted wing drosophila, SWD, spotted-winged drosophila, cherry vinegar fly
Drosophila suzukii, commonly called the spotted wing drosophila or SWD, is a small vinegar fly native to Southeast Asia that has become a major invasive pest of soft-skinned fruits in North America, Europe, and other regions. Unlike most Drosophila species that infest rotting fruit, females use their serrated ovipositor to lay eggs in intact, ripening fruit, causing significant economic damage to crops including cherries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and grapes. First described in 1931 and observed in Japan as early as 1916, the species was detected in Hawaii in the 1980s and subsequently invaded continental North America in 2008 and Europe shortly thereafter, spreading rapidly due to its high reproductive potential and polyphagous nature.
Duponchelia
European pepper moth (D. fovealis)
Duponchelia is a genus of snout moths (family Crambidae) established by Zeller in 1847. The genus contains at least five described species, with Duponchelia fovealis being the most economically significant and widely studied. D. fovealis, commonly known as the European pepper moth, has become a major invasive pest of protected crops, particularly strawberries, across multiple continents. The genus is characterized by its association with diverse host plants and its importance in agricultural pest management research.
Duponchelia fovealis
European Pepper Moth
Duponchelia fovealis is a small moth in the family Crambidae, originally described from the Mediterranean region in 1847. It has undergone substantial range expansion and is now established across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The species is a significant agricultural pest, particularly in protected strawberry cultivation, where larval feeding causes damage to leaves and fruits. Its polyphagous nature and invasive potential have made it a focus of integrated pest management research, especially regarding biological control with Trichogramma parasitoids.
Eacles imperialis
Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis is a large saturniid moth with the widest geographic range in its genus, extending from southern Canada to Argentina. Adults display substantial color variation, with yellow base coloration and variable red, brown, and purple markings. The species has experienced regional decline in the northeastern United States, with some New England populations extirpated, while remaining common in the Mid-Atlantic, Appalachia, and Deep South.
Eacles imperialis imperialis
Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis imperialis is a subspecies of giant silk moth in the family Saturniidae. Adults are large, colorful moths with yellow and purple-brown patterning. Unlike many related silk moths, larvae do not spin silk cocoons; instead they burrow into soil to pupate. The subspecies has experienced significant population declines in parts of New England, including extirpation from Connecticut, though it remains widespread across much of North, Central, and South America.
Echinothrips
Echinothrips is a genus of thrips in the family Thripidae containing approximately seven described species. The genus is best known through Echinothrips americanus, a polyphagous pest of greenhouse and agricultural crops that has spread globally from its native range in eastern North America. Species in this genus are phytophagous, feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruits by piercing and sucking plant cells. The genus exhibits haplo-diploid reproduction with arrhenotokous parthenogenesis, where unfertilized eggs produce haploid males and fertilized eggs produce diploid females.
Echinothrips americanus
Poinsettia thrips, Impatiens thrips, American thrips
Echinothrips americanus is a small thrips species in the family Thripidae, native to eastern North America and first described from Florida in 1913. It has become an invasive pest of global concern, spreading to Europe, Asia, Australia, and other regions since the 1990s. The species is highly polyphagous, feeding on foliage of at least 48 plant families, with particular preference for Araceae and Balsaminaceae. It is primarily a greenhouse and ornamental pest, causing chlorotic damage to leaves through piercing-sucking feeding.
Elaphidion mucronatum
Spined Oak Borer
Elaphidion mucronatum is a longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, commonly known as the spined oak borer. Despite its common name, it is one of the most polyphagous wood-boring beetles in North America, developing in dead wood of numerous tree species across multiple plant families. The species is frequently encountered in the eastern and central United States, where adults are attracted to fermenting baits and can be observed in mate-guarding situations on tree trunks.
Ennomos subsignaria
Elm Spanworm Moth
Ennomos subsignaria is a geometrid moth native to North America, commonly known as the elm spanworm moth. Adults have a wingspan of 35–40 mm and fly from late May to August, with one generation per year. The species is a generalist herbivore whose larvae feed on elm, apple, birch, maple, and oak. Research has documented its clumped intra-tree distribution on mature sycamore maple, with oviposition concentrated on the lower bole and larval development progressing from proximal to distal branches of the lower crown.
Ephedrini
Ephedrini is a tribe of koinobiont aphid parasitoids within the subfamily Aphidiinae (Braconidae). The tribe comprises approximately 29 species in India, including genera such as Ephedrus and Toxares. Members are exclusively endoparasitoids of aphids, with some species exhibiting extreme polyphagy—Toxares deltiger parasitizes 27 aphid species and Ephedrus plagiator parasitizes 22. Several species have been successfully employed in biological control programs worldwide.
Epiphyas postvittana
light brown apple moth, LBAM, apple leaf roller
Epiphyas postvittana, the light brown apple moth, is a highly polyphagous tortricid moth native to Australia. It has become an invasive agricultural pest in multiple countries including New Zealand, Hawaii, the United Kingdom, and California, where it was first detected in 2006. The species feeds on over 250 plant species across numerous families, with larvae causing damage as leafrolling caterpillars. Its broad host range and high reproductive potential make it a significant threat to horticultural industries worldwide.
Epitrix fasciata
banded epitrix, Southern Tobacco Flea Beetle
Epitrix fasciata is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. Commonly known as the banded epitrix or Southern Tobacco Flea Beetle, this species has a notably broad geographic distribution spanning multiple continents. The species is associated with economically significant host plants including potato, tobacco, tomato, and eggplant.
Estigmene acrea
Salt Marsh Moth, Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea, commonly known as the salt marsh moth or acrea moth, is a native North American moth in the family Erebidae. The species is notable for its highly variable caterpillar coloration, ranging from pale yellow to dark brown or black, and its unique relationship with pyrrolizidine alkaloids—compounds it can detoxify and convert into sex pheromones. Adults display striking sexual dimorphism: males have yellow-orange hindwings while females have white hindwings, with both sexes bearing black spots. The species exhibits unusual mating behavior including male lek formation and female calling.
Euphyia intermediata
Sharp-angled Carpet, American Sharp-angled Carpet
Euphyia intermediata is a small geometrid moth commonly known as the sharp-angled carpet or American sharp-angled carpet. The species was first described by Guenée in 1858 and was long confused with the European Euphyia unangulata until recognized as distinct in 1999. It has a broad transcontinental distribution across northern North America and is active from spring through late summer.
Eupithecia placidata
Eupithecia placidata is a small geometrid moth in the pug group, first described by Taylor in 1908. It occurs in western North America from British Columbia to California. The species has a wingspan of approximately 20 mm and is active as an adult from February through October. Its larvae feed on a diverse range of coniferous and deciduous trees including junipers, cedars, poplars, pines, Douglas-fir, firs, hemlocks, and birches.
Euplatypus parallelus
Common Ambrosia Beetle
Euplatypus parallelus is a polyphagous ambrosia beetle in the weevil family Curculionidae. Native to Central and South America, it has spread invasively to Africa, tropical Asia, and other regions, likely via timber trade. Adults bore galleries into tree trunks and cultivate symbiotic fungi for food, causing wood staining and economic damage in forest plantations. The species is attracted to ethanol and plant volatiles, with flight activity strongly influenced by temperature and precipitation.
Eupogonius pauper
Pauper Longhorned Beetle
Eupogonius pauper is a small longhorned beetle species in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It is known from the United States and Canada, with records extending from Manitoba and Ontario to the eastern United States. The species is associated with dead wood of various hardwood trees, including pawpaw (Asimina triloba). It belongs to the tribe Desmiphorini and is one of numerous small, brownish eupogonine species that are often difficult to distinguish without close examination.
Euproctis chrysorrhoea
Brown-tail Moth
Euproctis chrysorrhoea, the brown-tail moth, is a univoltine forest pest with a highly polyphagous larval stage. Populations exhibit phenological plasticity, with larval diapause timing and winter feeding behavior varying based on host plant foliage persistence. The species demonstrates sequential host plant utilization during mass outbreaks and shows evidence of host-associated genetic divergence. Larvae possess urticating setae that pose human health risks.
Euschistus servus
Brown Stink Bug
Euschistus servus, commonly known as the brown stink bug, is a native North American pentatomid species distributed across Central America and North America. It is a significant agricultural pest in the southern United States, feeding on a wide range of crops including soybeans, cotton, corn, peanuts, peaches, and pecans. The species is highly mobile, capable of dispersing up to 15.9 km in flight mill studies, and exhibits seasonal movement between crop hosts and non-crop habitats. Two subspecies are recognized: E. s. servus and E. s. euschistoides.
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