Harmful Effects of Broad-headed sharpshooter

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Harmful Effects of Broad-headed sharpshooter

Oncometopia orbona

Broad-headed sharpshooter feeds on plant fluids, causing stunted growth and yellowing in various host plants. Severe infestations may result in plant death, affecting agricultural yield and quality, leading to economic losses and produce scarcity.

What Type of Pest Is Broad-headed sharpshooter?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants

Citrus (citrus species), pecan (carya illinoinensis), and hickory (carya species)

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids, Spreading Plant Diseases

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Adult and nymph stages of broad-headed sharpshooter cause mild to severe damage by feeding on plant fluids from leaves and stems of a variety of host plants, showing no preference. Infested plants exhibit stunted growth and yellowing leaves, potentially progressing to plant death if the infestation is severe. Impacts on agricultural yield and quality can lead to economic loss for farmers and scarcity of produce for consumers.

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