Harmful Effects of Angle shades

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Harmful Effects of Angle shades

Phlogophora meticulosa

Angle shades larvae can cause mild to severe damage to plants by feeding on stems, leaves, and flowers. Infestations may lead to significant defoliation, impacting plant vigor and yield, which could indirectly affect humans dependent on these plants. The feeding results in chewed foliage, disrupting photosynthesis and potentially leading to secondary infections.

What Type of Pest Is Angle shades?

Garden and Landscape Pest

Hurt Plant

Garden and Landscape Pest

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Ornamental Vegetable, Fruit Tree, Ornamental Bulb

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems, Flowers, Fruits

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

The larva stage of angle shades may inflict mild to severe harm, feeding voraciously on stems, leaves, and flowers. A small number may result in cosmetic plant damage, while infestations can lead to significant defoliation, affecting plant vigour and yield, with possible indirect effects on humans relying on the affected vegetation.

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Over 100 plant species across various families. some common host plants include members of the cabbage family (brassicaceae), pea family (fabaceae), and potato family (solanaceae)

Host Plants Organs

Leaves

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Angle shades inflicts damage through feeding, primarily targeting leaf tissues. Plants from families such as Brassicaceae, Fabaceae, and Solanaceae, among over 100 species, exhibit chewed foliage. The resultant holes and ragged edges not only disrupt photosynthesis but can also predispose plants to secondary infections and reduce their overall vigor.

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