Harmful Effects of Adelphocoris quadripunctatus

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Harmful Effects of Adelphocoris quadripunctatus

Adelphocoris quadripunctatus

Adelphocoris quadripunctatus can cause significant damage to host plants by extracting nutrients, leading to wilting, yellowing, and potential plant death. This can result in reduced agricultural productivity and economic losses, especially during high population infestations.

What Type of Pest Is Adelphocoris quadripunctatus?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants

Cotton, soybeans, apples, and peaches

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

The adult and nymph stages of adelphocoris quadripunctatus extract nutrients from host plants, affecting growth and yields. With few individuals, the damage may be negligible, but as populations grow, infestations can cause wilting, yellowing, or even plant death, impacting agricultural productivity and potentially leading to economic loss for farmers.

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