Harmful Effects of Crenate cylindrical bark beetle

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Bitoma crenata

A species of Bitoma

Crenate cylindrical bark beetle larvae and adults pose risks to plants by boring into roots and stems, disrupting nutrient uptake and potentially causing wilting, stunting, or death. Damage severity varies from mild to severe, contingent on infestation levels.

What Type of Pest Is Crenate cylindrical bark beetle?

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Adults, Larvae

Host Plants Organs

Roots, Stems

Damage Ways

Boring Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Crenate cylindrical bark beetle larvae and adults harm plants by boring into roots and stems, disturbing nutrient flow. This feeding behavior can result in wilted, stunted, or dead plants. The severity of damage ranges from mild to severe, depending on the pest numbers.

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