Harmful Effects of Goat moth

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Goat moth

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Harmful Effects of Goat moth

Cossus cossus

A species of Cossus

Goat moth larvae bore into plant stems, causing severe damage that can lead to structural failure or death of the host plants. The risk is significant, with potential for serious ecological impact.

What Type of Pest Is Goat moth?

Hurt Plant

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants Organs

Stems

Damage Ways

Boring Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Severe

Larval stages of goat moth cause serious damage by boring into stems, weakening and potentially killing the plants. The damage is generally severe and often leads to structural failure or death of the host plants.

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