Harmful Effects of Nigilgia limata

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Nigilgia limata

A species of Nigilgia

Nigilgia limata caterpillars can cause mild to severe damage to plants by boring into leaves, flowers, and fruits, leading to defoliation and harm to reproductive structures.

What Type of Pest Is Nigilgia limata?

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Flowers, Fruits

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues, Boring Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Nigilgia limata caterpillars feed on plant tissues, boring into leaves, flowers, and fruits. This indiscriminate feeding can range from mild to severe, with host plants suffering defoliation and compromised reproductive structures.

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