Harmful Effects of Blue-green sharpshooter

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Harmful Effects of Blue-green sharpshooter

Graphocephala atropunctata

A species of Graphocephala, Also known as A sharpshooter

Blue-green sharpshooter feeds on a range of crops, extracting fluids from leaves and stems. This can result in symptoms from yellowing to stunted growth, with potential for significant yield loss. The indirect effects on humans include reduced crop availability and economic impacts.

What Type of Pest Is Blue-green sharpshooter?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants

Asteraceae and fabaceae

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids, Spreading Plant Diseases

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Blue-green sharpshooter, in both adult and nymph stages, feed on various crops without preference. They suck fluids from leaves and stems, causing mild to severe damage. Manifestations range from yellowing or withering at low pest numbers to stunted growth and significant yield loss if infestations are heavy. This can indirectly impact humans through reduced crop availability and economic loss.

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