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Empoasca vitis

Harmful Effects of Empoasca vitis

Empoasca vitis

A species of Empoasca

Empoasca vitis feeds on plant fluids, causing 'hopperburn' in crops like beans and potatoes, leading to leaf curling and discoloration. Severe infestations can result in significant crop losses, indirectly affecting human livelihoods through potential food supply disruptions.

What Type of Pest Is Empoasca vitis?

Agricultural Pests
Agricultural Pests
Damage Stage
Adults, Nymphs
Host Plants
Beans, potatoes, lettuce, eggplant
Host Plants Organs
Leaves
Damage Ways
Sucking Plant Fluids
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
Empoasca vitis, as both an adult and nymph, feeds by sucking plant fluids from leaves, predominantly affecting beans, potatoes, lettuce, and eggplant. This can lead to 'hopperburn' where leaves curl and discolor, potentially causing severe crop losses. Mild infestations stress plants, while severe ones can halt growth. This damage could contribute to food supply issues, directly impacting human livelihoods.
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