Harmful Effects of Many-Lined Wainscot

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Harmful Effects of Many-Lined Wainscot

Leucania multilinea

A species of Leucania

Larvae of many-Lined Wainscot from the Noctuidae family can cause severe economic damage by defoliating and weakening plant structures, leading to substantial crop yield losses and affecting human food supplies and agricultural economic stability.

What Type of Pest Is Many-Lined Wainscot?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Corn (zea mays), wheat (triticum spp.), and barley (hordeum vulgare)

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Larvae of many-Lined Wainscot pose a significant economic threat, chewing on leaves and stems. Affected plants exhibit defoliation and weakened structures, potentially leading to severe crop yield losses. In massive infestations, the spread may result in widespread damage, with implications for human food supplies and economic stability in agricultural sectors.

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