Harmful Effects of Heather Beetle

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Lochmaea suturalis

A species of Lochmaea

Heather Beetle poses risks to plants in the Ericaceae family by consuming leaf tissues, impairing photosynthesis, and potentially causing defoliation.

What Type of Pest Is Heather Beetle?

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Ericaceae

Host Plants Organs

Leaves

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Heather Beetle inflicts damage on plants of the Ericaceae family primarily through chewing plant tissues. Its feeding activity results in noticeable injury particularly to the leaves as it consumes the plant matter, reducing the photosynthetic ability of the host and potentially leading to defoliation.

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