Harmful Effects of Tobacco wireworm

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Tobacco wireworm

Harmful Effects of Tobacco wireworm

Conoderus vespertinus

A species of Conoderus

Tobacco wireworm larvae feed on roots and stems of crops like corn and potatoes, causing plant weakness or death. Severe infestations can lead to major economic losses and increased vulnerability of plants to other diseases and pests, indirectly impacting human agriculture.

What Type of Pest Is Tobacco wireworm?

Agricultural Pests

Hurt Plant

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Corn, potatoes

Host Plants Organs

Roots, Stems

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Larvae of tobacco wireworm primarily feed on the roots and stems of crops such as corn and potatoes, resulting in weakened plants or even plant death. Mild infestations may cause reduced yields, while severe cases can lead to significant economic losses. Furthermore, damaged plants can become more susceptible to diseases and pests, indirectly affecting human food supply and agricultural profitability.

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Adults, Larvae

Host Plants Organs

Roots, Stems

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues, Boring Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Tobacco wireworm in both larval and adult stages cause indiscriminate harm to plants by feeding and nesting. They chew and bore through roots and stems, potentially leading to stunted growth, wilt, or plant death.

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Aplotarsus incanus

Aplotarsus incanus

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Pectinate click beetle

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Agriotes pallidulus

Beetle in length 4-6mm. That has yellow/orange – dark orange colors. That has dark head, sometimes its pronotum color is orange. The species legs and antennaes are yellow, orange.

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