Harmful Effects of Cabbage Seedpod Weevil

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Harmful Effects of Cabbage Seedpod Weevil

Ceutorhynchus obstrictus

Cabbage Seedpod Weevil larvae bore into plant roots and stems, disrupting nutrient transport. Severe infestations can cause wilting, stunted growth, and plant death, indirectly affecting human agriculture by reducing crop yields and quality.

What Type of Pest Is Cabbage Seedpod Weevil?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli

Host Plants Organs

Roots, Stems

Damage Ways

Boring Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Larvae of cabbage Seedpod Weevil bore into the roots and stems of host plants, disrupting the transport of water and nutrients. In small numbers, they may go unnoticed, but severe infestations can lead to wilting, stunted growth, and even plant death. These pests indirectly impact human agriculture by reducing crop yields and quality.

More Insects that are Similar to Cabbage Seedpod Weevil

Enaptorhinus granulatus

This hardy beetle, with its distinctive snout, is an adept burrower, using its elongated rostrum to bore into host plant material. As larvae, enaptorhinus granulatus lives within the stems and roots of plants, playing a role in the ecological process of decomposition. In the adult phase, it shifts its diet to the surface foliage, showcasing the species' remarkable adaptability from one life stage to another.

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