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Golden Tortoise Beetle

Harmful Effects of Golden Tortoise Beetle

Aspidimorpha sanctaecrucis

A species of Aspidimorpha

Golden Tortoise Beetle can cause mild to severe defoliation of crops, leading to aesthetic damage and potentially significant yield loss. Severe infestations may impair photosynthesis, weaken plants, and in extreme cases, result in plant death, affecting food productivity.

What Type of Pest Is Golden Tortoise Beetle?

Agricultural Pests
Agricultural Pests
Damage Stage
Adults, Larvae
Host Plants
Convolvulaceae
Host Plants Organs
Leaves
Damage Ways
Chew Plant Tissues
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
Adults and larvae of golden Tortoise Beetle feed on the leaves of various crops, causing mild to severe defoliation. Minor infestations may result in aesthetic damage, while severe outbreaks can lead to significant yield loss. The extensive leaf damage can impair photosynthesis, weaken the plants, and, in extreme cases, cause plant death, affecting food productivity and potentially impacting human food supplies.