Harmful Effects of Acronicta major

English

English

繁體中文

日本語

Español

Français

Deutsch

Pусский

Português

Italiano

한국어

Nederlands

العربية

Home Application Download FAQ

English

English

繁體中文

日本語

Español

Français

Deutsch

Pусский

Português

Italiano

한국어

Nederlands

العربية

Home > Acronicta major > Harmful Effects of Acronicta major

Acronicta major

Photo By Ben Sale , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Harmful Effects of Acronicta major

Acronicta major

A species of Dagger moths

Acronicta major poses risks to host plants such as Oak, Maple, and Willow by feeding on their tissues, leading to defoliation and weakened structural integrity. This can impair photosynthesis, stunt growth, or cause plant death.

What Type of Pest Is Acronicta major?

Hurt Plant

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Oak (quercus), maple (acer), and willow (salix)

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

The insect acronicta major causes damage to its host plants like Oak, Maple, and Willow primarily through feeding on plant tissues. It chews through leaves and stems, leading to defoliation and potential weakening of the plants' structural integrity. Over time, the repeated feeding can impair the plants' ability to photosynthesize and can cause stunted growth or even death if the damage is severe.

More Insects that are Similar to Acronicta major

African peach moth

African peach moth

The wingspan is about 6 cm.

Euplexidia angusta

Euplexidia angusta

Euplexidia pallidivirens

Euplexidia pallidivirens

Euplexidia pallidivirens is a moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in Taiwan.

Euplexidia exotica

Euplexidia exotica

Euplexidia exotica is a master of camouflage, cloaking itself within the forest undergrowth with an intricate pattern morphing seamlessly into the leaf litter. During its larval stage, it consumes a variety of plants, while adults forgo feeding altogether, dedicating their ephemeral lives to reproduction. Males court females with an elaborate ritual that includes a display of delicate wing flutters, ensuring the continuation of their enigmatic lineage within their ecosystem.

Forage looper

The wingspan is 3 - 4 cm.

Clover looper

The wingspan is 3 - 4 cm.

Aon moth

Aon noctuiformis is a butterfly from the spider Aon noctuiformis family (Erebidae). The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1892 by Neumoegen.

Fine-lined sallow

Fine-lined sallow

Catabena lineolata, the fine-lined sallow, is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae (the owlet moths). It is found in North America. The MONA or Hodges number for Catabena lineolata is 10033.

AI entomologist in your pocket

Icon code spieces

Scan QR code to download

More Information

Learn More About Acronicta major