Harmful Effects of Microtomus purcis

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Microtomus purcis

Harmful Effects of Microtomus purcis

Microtomus purcis

A species of Microtomus

Microtomus purcis poses risks to plants by piercing leaves and stems to extract fluids, leading to stress and weakening in the affected areas.

What Type of Pest Is Microtomus purcis?

Hurt Plant

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

When microtomus purcis feeds on host plants, it primarily targets leaves and stems, piercing them with its proboscis. This damage manifests through the insect's method of extracting vital plant fluids. As a result, the affected areas often exhibit signs of stress or weakening due to the loss of these essential nutrients and fluids.

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