Harmful Effects of Hoshihananomia octopunctata

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Harmful Effects of Hoshihananomia octopunctata

Hoshihananomia octopunctata

Hoshihananomia octopunctata can cause significant crop damage by feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruits, leading to potential economic losses for farmers. The severity of the impact depends on the infestation level, with large numbers resulting in substantial crop loss.

What Type of Pest Is Hoshihananomia octopunctata?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults

Host Plants

Fabaceae like alfalfa and soybeans

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Flowers, Fruits

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Adult hoshihananomia octopunctata feed on host plants, inflicting damage primarily by chewing plant tissues of leaves, flowers, and fruits. In small numbers, the damage might be negligible, but severe infestations can lead to significant crop loss, affecting food supply and leading to economic losses for farmers.

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