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Turnip Maggot

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species: Delia (=Hylemya) floralis
common names: turnip maggot
hosts: major pest of rutabagas or swede turnips, cole crops
notes:

Turnip Maggot

Delia (=Hylemya) floralis (Fallen)

The major pest of rutabagas or Swede turnips in Central British Columbia; this species also occurs on Denman Island and at Courtenay on Vancouver Island. It is closely related to the cabbage maggot and only attacks plants in the mustard or cabbage family.

 

Vegetables attacked:

Cole crops: broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kohlrabi, radish, rutabaga, turnip

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Injury:

Similar to that for "Cabbage Maggot".


Insect:

Similar to that for "Cabbage Maggot".


Life History:

Similar to that for "Cabbage Maggot".


Control:

Similar to that for "Cabbage Maggot".

   
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