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Harmful Effects of Balataea octomaculata

Balataea octomaculata

A species of Balataea

Balataea octomaculata can cause visible injury to plants by chewing through leaf and stem tissues, leading to holes and potentially girdled stems. This damage compromises the plant's photosynthesis, stunting growth and weakening vitality.

What Type of Pest Is Balataea octomaculata?

Hurt Plant
Hurt Plant
Damage Stage
Larvae
Host Plants Organs
Leaves, Stems
Damage Ways
Chew Plant Tissues
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
When balataea octomaculata feeds on plants, it chews through tissues mainly in leaves and stems. This activity can lead to significant visible injury, including holes in leaf structures and potentially girdled stems. Over time, such damage may reduce the plant's overall ability to photosynthesize, stunting growth and weakening its vitality.
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