Bagrada bug
 F. Haas, icipe
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The adult bagrada bug (Bagrada hilaris) is typically shield-shaped, 5-7mm long and 3-4mm wide. The upper surface has a mixture of black, white and orange markings.
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 F. Haas, icipe
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Late instar nymph of the bagrada bug.
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 F. Haas, icipe
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Third instar nymph of the bagrada bug.
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 F. Haas, icipe
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Newly emerged nymphs (first instar) of the bagrada bug.
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 F. Haas, icipe
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Eggs of the bagrada bug (much enlarged)
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 A. M. Varela, icipe
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Initial symptoms of damage by bagrada bugs . Note small white punctures on the edges of leaves.
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 B. Loehr, icipe
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Bagrada bug damage on kale plant
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 B. Loehr, icipe
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Kale plant severely damaged by bagrada bugs.
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 B. Loehr, icipe
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Kale plants killed by attack by bagrada bugs
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