Harmful Effects of Coffee locust

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Harmful Effects of Coffee locust

Aularches miliaris

A species of Aularches, Also known as Foam grasshopper, Northern spotted grasshopper

Coffee locust can cause significant agricultural damage by feeding on various crops, leading to defoliation and reduced yields. The severity ranges from mild leaf damage to serious plant health compromise, affecting food resources.

What Type of Pest Is Coffee locust?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems, Fruits

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues, Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Both nymphs and adults of coffee locust inflict damage by chewing on leaves, stems, and fruits, and sucking plant fluids, affecting a wide range of crops indiscriminately. A minimal infestation may cause mild leaf perforations, while severe invasions can lead to substantial defoliation, compromised plant integrity, and reduced crop yields, impacting human food resources.

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