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Harmful Effects of Native budworm

Helicoverpa punctigera

A species of Helicoverpa, Also known as Australian bollworm

Native budworm larvae pose risks to agriculture by feeding on a variety of plant tissues, leading to defoliation, flower loss, and fruit damage. Severe infestations can devastate crops, significantly reducing yields and necessitating pest control measures that may affect human.

What Type of Pest Is Native budworm?

Agricultural Pests
Hurt Plant
Agricultural Pests
Damage Stage
Larvae
Host Plants
Cotton, sorghum, and legumes
Host Plants Organs
Leaves, Flowers, Fruits
Damage Ways
Chew Plant Tissues
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
Larvae of native budworm have a broad host range, causing damage by chewing on leaves, flowers, and fruits. This indiscriminate feeding can result in defoliation, flower abscission, and fruit punctures, leading to reduced yields. While minor infestations may only cause cosmetic damage, severe outbreaks can be devastating, impacting food supply and necessitating increased pest control measures with potential human health implications.
Hurt Plant
Damage Stage
Larvae
Host Plants Organs
Leaves, Flowers, Fruits
Damage Ways
Chew Plant Tissues
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
Larval stage of native budworm cause significant harm by chewing plant tissues, affecting leaves, flowers, and fruits indiscriminately. Outbreaks can lead to severe crop damage, resulting in decreased yields and economic loss.