Harmful Effects of Dogwood spittlebug

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Harmful Effects of Dogwood spittlebug

Clastoptera proteus

Dogwood spittlebug feeding on dogwood trees extracts plant fluids, leading to leaf discoloration, reduced vigor, and stunted growth, which may compromise the trees' overall health and increase susceptibility to additional stressors.

What Type of Pest Is Dogwood spittlebug?

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Adults

Host Plants

Dogwood tree (cornus genus)

Host Plants Organs

Leaves

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

When dogwood spittlebug feeds on the leaves of dogwood trees, it uses its mouthparts to suck out plant fluids. This action causes the leaves to develop discoloration, diminished vigour, and potentially stunts their growth. Over time, the health of the dogwood trees may decline, leaving them vulnerable to other stressors.

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