Harmful Effects of Disepholcia caerulea

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Disepholcia caerulea

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Harmful Effects of Disepholcia caerulea

Disepholcia caerulea

A species of Disepholcia

Larvae of disepholcia caerulea pose risks to host plants by causing defoliation, which impairs photosynthesis and can negatively impact plant health and growth. The severity of the effect varies with infestation levels.

What Type of Pest Is Disepholcia caerulea?

Hurt Plant

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants Organs

Leaves

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Larvae of disepholcia caerulea feed on the leaves of host plants. This feeding may result in mild to extensive defoliation depending on the infestation level, impacting the plant's ability to photosynthesize and negatively affecting its overall health and growth.

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