Harmful Effects of Oak lace bug

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Corythucha arcuata

Oak lace bug can cause cosmetic damage to leaves with sparse stippling, escalating to severe leaf bronzing and defoliation in large numbers. This may weaken tree health, disrupt ecosystems, and impact forestry and ornamental landscapes economically.

What Type of Pest Is Oak lace bug?

Forestry Pest

Agricultural Pests

Forestry Pest

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants Organs

Leaves

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

When oak lace bug populations are low, the feeding damages appear as sparse stippling on leaves, causing cosmetic damage. With increased numbers, this can escalate to severe leaf bronzing, defoliation, and weakened tree health. Large infestations may result in significant economic impacts on forestry, ornamental landscapes, and natural ecosystems.

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants

Oaks

Host Plants Organs

Leaves

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

When present in large numbers, oak lace bug can cause significant damage to oak leaves, leading to discoloration, reduced photosynthesis, and defoliation. This may result in weakened trees and greater susceptibility to other stresses, indirectly affecting ecosystems and possibly timber production.

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