Harmful Effects of Hylaeora capucina

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Harmful Effects of Hylaeora capucina

Hylaeora capucina

A species of Hylaeora

Hylaeora capucina larvae feed on Eucalyptus leaves and stems, causing notching and potential defoliation. This impairs photosynthesis and can stunt plant growth by disrupting nutrient transport.

What Type of Pest Is Hylaeora capucina?

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Eucalyptus species

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

When hylaeora capucina larvae feed, they chew on the tissues of Eucalyptus leaves and stems. This results in visible notching along the leaf edges and potential defoliation, weakening the plant's ability to photosynthesize. The damage may also cause stunted growth due to the loss of vital plant tissues necessary for nutrient transport and development.

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