Harmful Effects of Mottled willow borer

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Cryptorhynchus lapathi

A species of Cryptorhynchus, Also known as Willow beetle, Poplar-and-willow curculio

Mottled willow borer larvae bore into stems and roots of willows and poplars, impairing their water and nutrient uptake. Mild infestations weaken trees; severe cases can cause death, affecting ecosystems and economic interests in cultivated areas.

What Type of Pest Is Mottled willow borer?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Willows, poplars

Host Plants Organs

Stems, Roots

Damage Ways

Boring Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

In larval stages, mottled willow borer burrow into the stems and roots of willows and poplars, disrupting water and nutrient flow. Mild attacks may weaken plants, while severe infestations can lead to plant death, impacting both ecosystem balance and economic interests in areas where these trees are cultivated.

More Insects that are Similar to Mottled willow borer

Enaptorhinus granulatus

This hardy beetle, with its distinctive snout, is an adept burrower, using its elongated rostrum to bore into host plant material. As larvae, enaptorhinus granulatus lives within the stems and roots of plants, playing a role in the ecological process of decomposition. In the adult phase, it shifts its diet to the surface foliage, showcasing the species' remarkable adaptability from one life stage to another.

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