Harmful Effects of Abbot'S Bagworm Moth

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Abbot'S Bagworm Moth

Harmful Effects of Abbot'S Bagworm Moth

Oiketicus abbotii

A species of Oiketicus

Abbot'S Bagworm Moth poses risks to host plants by feeding on their tissues, causing defoliation, impaired photosynthesis, and stunted growth, which can lead to plant death.

What Type of Pest Is Abbot'S Bagworm Moth?

Hurt Plant

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Pines (pinus), cypress (cupressus), cedar (cedrus), and others

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Abbot'S Bagworm Moth, a Lepidopteran insect, inflicts damage upon host plants such as pines, cypress, and cedar by chewing on plant tissues. This feeding activity results in the defoliation of leaves and the gnawing of stems, leading to impaired photosynthesis, stunted growth, and in severe cases, plant death.

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