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Latin Name Contarinia pisi
Common Name Pea midge
Biology

Adults are ~2 mm, orange. Larvae infest pea pods. One generation/year. Overwinters as pupae. Females lay eggs on flowers .

Damage

Larvae damage pea seeds, reducing quality/yield .

Distribution Regions

Europe, Asia, and North America .

Monitoring

Visual inspection of infested pods. Pheromone traps .

Recommended Traps

Pheromone traps (e.g., delta traps) .

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