Harmful Effects of Shears

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Shears

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Harmful Effects of Shears

Hada plebeja

A species of Hada

Shears poses risks to certain host plants by consuming their leaves and stems, leading to defoliation and weakened plant structure, which can impair plant health and vitality.

What Type of Pest Is Shears?

Hurt Plant

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Various herbaceous plants including dandelion (taraxacum), dock (rumex) and plantain (plantago)

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Shears inflicts damage on its host plants, which include dandelion, dock, and plantain, by chewing on their tissues. The feeding activity of shears primarily targets leaves and stems, resulting in visible consumption marks. Over time, this can lead to defoliation and weaken the structural integrity of the plants, impairing their ability to thrive.

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