Harmful Effects of Pectinate click beetle

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Harmful Effects of Pectinate click beetle

Ctenicera pectinicornis

Pectinate click beetle larvae pose risks to agriculture by damaging crop roots and stems, leading to yellowing, stunted growth, and potentially plant death. Large infestations can severely impact crop yields and threaten food supply and farmer livelihoods.

What Type of Pest Is Pectinate click beetle?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

A variety of grasses and cereal crops

Host Plants Organs

Roots, Stems

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Pectinate click beetle larvae are subterranean pests that feed on the roots and stems of a wide range of crops, leading to reduced nutrient uptake and weakened plant structures. Infestations can result in yellowing foliage, stunted growth, and in severe cases, plant death. Large populations could significantly impact crop yields, potentially affecting food supply and farmer livelihoods.

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