Pests of Cacti and other Succulent plants

We are listing these in order of priority - those which we think are most commonly encountered / important as pests on cultivated plants in Europe
Details on Mealy Bug

Mealy bug

"Woolly Aphid"

How to identify the most common pest on cacti, the mealy bug. Click on the photo


Details for Red Spider Mite

Red Spider Mite

"They're not red!"

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Details on Scale Insect

Scale Insect

Dactylopius cacti

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Details on Vine Weevil

Vine Weevil

Otiorhynchus spp.

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Details on Caterpillar

Caterpillar

 

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More cactus pests on next page

More cactus pests