Harmful Effects of White-crossed seed bug

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White-crossed seed bug

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Harmful Effects of White-crossed seed bug

Neacoryphus bicrucis

A species of Neacoryphus, Also known as Whitecrossed Seed Bug

White-crossed seed bug poses risks to plant reproduction by piercing seed coats and extracting essential fluids, compromising seed viability and germination, potentially affecting plant populations.

What Type of Pest Is White-crossed seed bug?

Hurt Plant

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants Organs

Seeds

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

When white-crossed seed bug infests a plant, it primarily targets the seeds. Its mode of damage involves piercing the seed coats and sucking out the vital plant fluids, which are essential for the seed's development. This feeding habit can compromise seed viability, curtail germination potential, and ultimately impair the reproductive success of the host plant.

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