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Harmful Effects of Nesidiocoris tenuis

Nesidiocoris tenuis

A species of Nesidiocoris

Nesidiocoris tenuis poses risks to certain crops by feeding on stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits, leading to wilting, leaf curl, and fruit spotting. In high numbers, they can cause significant yield loss in tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants, potentially affecting the human food supply.

What Type of Pest Is Nesidiocoris tenuis?

Agricultural Pests
Agricultural Pests
Damage Stage
Adults, Nymphs
Host Plants
Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants
Host Plants Organs
Stems, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits
Damage Ways
Sucking Plant Fluids
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
Adults and nymphs of nesidiocoris tenuis feed on stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits, predominantly affecting tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. Through feeding, they cause wilting, leaf curl, and fruit spotting, which can range from mild to severe based on pest numbers. Heavily infested plants might show significant yield loss, potentially impacting human food supply.
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