PEANUT INSECT PEST CLASSIFICATION, IDENTIFICATION & BEHAVIOR

NOTE: Peanut insects can be classified in several ways.  Below, peanut insects have been classified using two systems.  Some relevant insect behavioral issues have been discussed in subsequent pages.

CLASSIFICATION BASED ON INSECT MOUTHPARTS

CLASSIFICATION BASED ON PLANT PART CONSUMED

Disclaimer:  pictures have been adapted from university extension websites for educational purposes. A list of sources is acknowledged below each table in pages that follow.

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