Harmful Effects of Green cloverworm moth

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Harmful Effects of Green cloverworm moth

Hypena scabra

A species of Hypena, Also known as Green Cloverworm

Green cloverworm moth larvae can cause agricultural damage by feeding on plant tissues, including leaves and fruits of crops such as beans and potatoes. High infestations may lead to defoliation, yield reduction, and crop failure.

What Type of Pest Is Green cloverworm moth?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Beans, peppers, potatoes, lettuce, eggplant, asparagus

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Fruits

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Larvae of green cloverworm moth pose a threat to agriculture by chewing plant tissues, particularly leaves and fruits. Affected crops like beans, peppers, potatoes, lettuce, eggplant, and asparagus can experience mild to severe damage. The extent depends on pest numbers, with high populations leading to defoliation, reduced yield, and potential crop failure.

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