Harmful Effects of Armoured ground cricket

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Harmful Effects of Armoured ground cricket

Acanthoplus discoidalis

A species of Acanthoplus, Also known as Armoured bush cricket, Armoured katydid

Armoured ground cricket can cause minor to severe defoliation in crops, with heavy infestations potentially leading to significant agricultural economic impacts due to reduced plant growth and harvests.

What Type of Pest Is Armoured ground cricket?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants

Wheat, beans, corn, potatoes

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

When armoured ground cricket populations are low, they cause minor defoliation, typically not affecting crop yield significantly. In contrast, severe infections can lead to substantial loss of leaves and stems, severely hindering plant growth and reducing harvests. In cases of heavy infestation, there may be significant agricultural economic impacts.

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