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Shoulder-striped wainscot

Harmful Effects of Shoulder-striped wainscot

Leucania comma

A species of Leucania

Shoulder-striped wainscot larvae feed on cereal crops, leading to defoliation and stem damage. While mild infestations may slightly reduce yields, severe outbreaks can cause significant crop loss, impacting food supply and economic stability.

What Type of Pest Is Shoulder-striped wainscot?

Agricultural Pests
Agricultural Pests
Damage Stage
Larvae
Host Plants
Grass family crops, cereals like wheat and corn
Host Plants Organs
Leaves, Stems
Damage Ways
Chew Plant Tissues
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
Larvae of shoulder-striped wainscot feed on grass family crops, notably cereals such as wheat and corn, causing defoliation and stem damage. Mild infestations may only slightly reduce yields, but severe outbreaks can lead to significant crop loss. This can have downstream effects on food supply and economic stability.