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Harmful Effects of A shield bug

Mormidea lugens

A species of Mormidea

A shield bug poses risks to agriculture by feeding on plant fluids, affecting leaves, fruits, and seeds. Infestations can cause wilting, reduced yield, and in severe cases, substantial crop loss, potentially leading to economic impacts and increased food insecurity.

What Type of Pest Is A shield bug?

Agricultural Pests

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Fruits, Seeds

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

The agricultural pest a shield bug targets various crops, inflicting damage from its nymph to adult stages. It feeds on plant fluids, particularly impacting leaves, fruits, and seeds. Minor infestations may cause wilting or reduced yield, but severe outbreaks can lead to significant crop loss. Such damage risks economic consequences and can exacerbate food insecurity.

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