Harmful Effects of Poplar petiole gall aphid

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Harmful Effects of Poplar petiole gall aphid

Pemphigus populitransversus

Poplar petiole gall aphid can cause nutrient deficiencies and weakened growth in host plants by extracting plant fluids. Their feeding also promotes the transmission of plant diseases, potentially compromising plant health.

What Type of Pest Is Poplar petiole gall aphid?

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants

Trees

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids, Spreading Plant Diseases

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

When poplar petiole gall aphid feeds on trees, they damage leaves and stems by sucking out plant fluids, which can lead to nutrient deficiencies and weakened growth. Their feeding habits also facilitate the spread of plant diseases, further compromising the health and vigor of the host plants.

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