Harmful Effects of Mullein moth

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Mullein moth

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Harmful Effects of Mullein moth

Cucullia verbasci

A species of Hooded owlets, Also known as The mullein

Mullein moth poses risks to certain host plants by consuming leaf and flower tissues, causing holes and defoliation. This can impair photosynthesis and reproduction, negatively impacting plant growth and health.

What Type of Pest Is Mullein moth?

Hurt Plant

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Common mullein (verbascum thapsus), great mullein (verbascum densiflorum), and buddleia (buddleja)

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Flowers

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Mullein moth inflicts harm on its host plants, such as common mullein, great mullein, and buddleia, by chewing on plant tissues. This feeding activity predominantly damages leaves and flowers, leading to holes and defoliation that can compromise the plant's ability to photosynthesize and reproduce, ultimately affecting its growth and health.

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