Harmful Effects of Spined green stink bug

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Spined green stink bug

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Harmful Effects of Spined green stink bug

Loxa flavicollis

A species of Loxa

Spined green stink bug poses risks to plants by piercing and sucking fluids from leaves and fruits, disrupting nutrient and water flow, leading to wilting, yellowing, and potentially reduced crop yield.

What Type of Pest Is Spined green stink bug?

Hurt Plant

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Adults

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Fruits

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Spined green stink bug damages plant tissues by piercing and sucking fluids primarily from leaves and fruits. This feeding habit disrupts the flow of nutrients and water within the plant, leading to symptoms such as wilting, yellowing, and potentially reduced crop yield if the infestation is severe. While there are no unique differences in the way spined green stink bug attacks various plants, the consistent consequence is a weakened, possibly less productive plant.

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