Harmful Effects of Rice Ear Bug

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Rice Ear Bug

Harmful Effects of Rice Ear Bug

Leptocorisa oratoria

A species of Leptocorisa

Rice Ear Bug poses risks to agriculture by damaging crops such as rice, wheat, and millet during its nymph and adult stages, leading to reduced yields, shriveled grains, and potential threats to food supply stability.

What Type of Pest Is Rice Ear Bug?

Agricultural Pests

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants

Rice, wheat, millet

Host Plants Organs

Seeds

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Infestations of rice Ear Bug can range from mild to severe. These pests damage crops mainly at the nymph and adult stages by feeding on the seeds of rice, wheat, and millet, causing diminished yields. Severe outbreaks can lead to significant crop losses and possibly impact food supply stability. Their sucking of plant fluids can result in shriveled grains, affecting food quality and market value.

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