Harmful Effects of Tomato looper

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Harmful Effects of Tomato looper

Chrysodeixis chalcites

A species of Chrysodeixis, Also known as Golden twin-spot, Tomato looper moth

Tomato looper larvae pose risks to agriculture by damaging leaves and fruits of crops like tomatoes and peppers. Infestations can lead to reduced yields and threaten food supplies, with severity ranging from mild to significant depending on pest density.

What Type of Pest Is Tomato looper?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Tomatoes, peppers, tobacco, maize, cotton

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Fruits

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Larvae of tomato looper are known to chew plant tissues, particularly targeting leaves and fruits of crops such as tomatoes and peppers. Infestations can range from mild leaf perforation to severe defoliation and fruit destruction, depending on pest numbers. Large infestations significantly reduce yields and can impact human food supplies.

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