Harmful Effects of Common Willow Calligrapha

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Harmful Effects of Common Willow Calligrapha

Calligrapha multipunctata

Common Willow Calligrapha larvae pose a threat to agriculture by chewing on crop leaves, leading to defoliation, impaired photosynthesis, and reduced yields. These effects can impact food supplies and economic stability in human populations.

What Type of Pest Is Common Willow Calligrapha?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Smartweed (polygonum species)

Host Plants Organs

Leaves

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Common Willow Calligrapha, as a member of Chrysomelidae, poses a mild to severe threat to crops during its larval stage. Lacking specificity, it damages the leaves of various crops by chewing plant tissues. This feeding can lead to defoliation, reduced photosynthesis, and crop yield loss. For humans, a severe infestation may significantly impact food supplies and economic stability.

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