Harmful Effects of Forficula scudderi

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Harmful Effects of Forficula scudderi

Forficula scudderi

A species of Forficula

Forficula scudderi poses risks to agriculture by chewing on leaves, flowers, and fruits of various plants, potentially causing significant defoliation and damage to crops. In high infestations, they can severely impact crop yields and food security.

What Type of Pest Is Forficula scudderi?

Garden and Landscape Pest

Agricultural Pests

Garden and Landscape Pest

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants

Ornamental Vegetable, Fruit Tree, Ornamental

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Flowers, Fruits

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Forficula scudderi, an earwig of the Forficulidae family, causes harm during its adult and nymph stages by chewing on the leaves, flowers, and fruits of vegetables, fruit trees, and ornamentals. The severity ranges from mild to severe, with significant defoliation and damage to blossoms and fruits in cases of high infestation. This pest's activity can lead to lower aesthetic values and crop yields, affecting not only plant health but also human enjoyment and economic returns.

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants

Corn, potatoes, lettuce, beans, wheat

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Flowers, Fruits

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

When the population of forficula scudderi swells, they can cause severe damage to crops like corn and potatoes by chewing through plant tissues, particularly leaves, flowers, and fruits. A small group of these pests usually results in mild harm, but extensive infestations can lead to significant crop losses and potentially impact food security.

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