Harmful Effects of Penthicodes variegata

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Harmful Effects of Penthicodes variegata

Penthicodes variegata

A species of Penthicodes

Penthicodes variegata can cause yellowing of leaves and stunted growth in plants with mild infestations. High infestations may lead to severe wilting, dieback, and plant death, significantly affecting agricultural yield and economics.

What Type of Pest Is Penthicodes variegata?

Agricultural Pests

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants

Coconut, areca palm, and banana

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

When penthicodes variegata populations are low, the feeding damage is mild, typically causing yellowing of leaves and stunted growth. In severe cases, with high infestations, penthicodes variegata can cause significant wilting, dieback, and potentially lead to plant death, impacting agricultural yield and economic returns.

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