Harmful Effects of Triton dagger moth

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Triton dagger moth

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Harmful Effects of Triton dagger moth

Acronicta tritona

A species of Dagger moths

Triton dagger moth poses risks to certain host plants by consuming their leaves, which can lead to disfiguration and defoliation, impairing photosynthesis and potentially diminishing growth and fruit yield.

What Type of Pest Is Triton dagger moth?

Hurt Plant

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Trees and shrubs from the salicaceae family (willows and poplars), rosaceae family (roses, apples), and ulmaceae family (elms)

Host Plants Organs

Leaves

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

The triton dagger moth detrimentally affects its host plants by chewing on the leaves. This action leads to the disfiguration and possible defoliation of trees and shrubs from the Salicaceae, Rosaceae, and Ulmaceae families. The physical damage impedes photosynthesis, weakening the plants and potentially reducing their growth and fruit production.

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