
Garden
symphylan adultGarden Symphylan
Scutigerella immaculata (Newport)
Garden
symphylans are small, centipede-like arthropods
with many legs. They are white and about 3 to 6
mm long with long antennae. These soil
inhabitants quickly run from light. Damage occurs
when symphylans feed on roots, root hairs,
rootlets, or tubers. Damage can occur throughout
the growing season. Host plants: beans, peas,
potatoes, corn, sugarbeets, small fruits,
specialty crops.

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