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Tulip-tree beauty moth

Harmful Effects of Tulip-tree beauty moth

Epimecis hortaria

A species of Epimecis

Tulip-tree beauty moth poses risks to certain plants by chewing on foliage, leading to defoliation and impaired photosynthesis, which can reduce plant vigor and growth.

What Type of Pest Is Tulip-tree beauty moth?

Hurt Plant
Hurt Plant
Damage Stage
Larvae
Host Plants
Tulip tree (liriodendron tulipifera), sweetgum (liquidambar styraciflua), and sassafras (sassafras albidum)
Host Plants Organs
Leaves
Damage Ways
Chew Plant Tissues
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
When tulip-tree beauty moth infests a plant, its feeding habits can cause significant harm to leaves. These insects specifically chew plant tissues, which results in the destruction of the foliage of host plants, such as the tulip tree, sweetgum, and sassafras. The damage manifests as defoliation that compromises the plant's ability to photosynthesize, potentially leading to reduced vigor or growth.
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