Harmful Effects of Large Milkweed Bug

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Large Milkweed Bug

Harmful Effects of Large Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

A species of Oncopeltus

Large Milkweed Bug can cause yield reductions in crops like milkweed and sunflowers by feeding on seeds and fruits. Severe infestations may lead to significant loss of seed viability and plant health, indirectly affecting human food products derived from these plants.

What Type of Pest Is Large Milkweed Bug?

Agricultural Pests

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants

Milkweed, sunflowers

Host Plants Organs

Seeds, Fruits

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Adults and nymphs of large Milkweed Bug feed on seeds and fruits, primarily from milkweed and sunflowers. By sucking plant fluids, they can cause yield reductions. With a mild number, damage is often limited, but severe infestations can lead to significant loss of seed viability and overall plant health. These pests may indirectly affect human food products derived from such crops.

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