Harmful Effects of Witch-hazel cone gall aphid

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Harmful Effects of Witch-hazel cone gall aphid

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-hazel cone gall aphid poses risks to host plants by feeding on leaves and causing gall formation, disrupting nutrient distribution and photosynthesis, potentially deteriorating plant health.

What Type of Pest Is Witch-hazel cone gall aphid?

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants

Plants

Host Plants Organs

Leaves

Damage Ways

Cause Galls, Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

The witch-hazel cone gall aphid damages host plants primarily through feeding on leaves, where they suck on plant fluids. This feeding activity results in the formation of galls, which are abnormal growths that can disrupt nutrient distribution and photosynthesis. The health of the plants may deteriorate due to compromised leaf function.

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