Nectarine
Damage to Fruit in Preharvest Sample
Names link to more information on identification and management.
 Peach twig borer Identification tip: The peach twig borer larva generally enters fruit at the stem end or along the suture and feeds just under the skin. |
 Oriental fruit moth Identification tip: Small larvae of oriental fruit moth bore into the fruit, often at the stem end or where two fruit are touching, and feed in the pit area. |
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 San Jose scale Identification tip: San Jose scale on fruit can cause fruit spotting. |
 Stink bugs Identification tip: Stink bug feeding causes depressions in young green fruit. |
 Plant bugs (Calocoris) Identification tip: Plant bug feeding on green fruit creates small, bluish-green spots. |
 Katydids Identification tip: The corky patch on this fruit is typical of katydid damage. |
 Fruit rot Identification tip: Ripe fruit rot first appears as small dark spots that rapidly enlarge and eventually contain grayish tufts of spores on the surface. |
 Rust Identification tip: Small, sunken spots caused by rust may be confused with stink bug damage, but the presence of rust spots on foliage helps identify the disease. |
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