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Harmful Effects of Eight-Spot

Amyna axis

A species of Amyna

Eight-Spot larvae feed on crops, causing mild to severe damage that can reduce yields significantly, potentially leading to food scarcity and economic losses in agricultural areas.

What Type of Pest Is Eight-Spot?

Agricultural Pests

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Corn, soybean, cotton, and many others

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Flowers, Fruits

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Larvae of eight-Spot attack various crops, chewing leaves, flowers, and fruits. This feeding can lead to ‘mild to severe’ damage, with a high number of pests resulting in significant crop yield loss, which may escalate to food scarcity and economic losses in affected regions.

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