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Physopelta gutta

Harmful Effects of Physopelta gutta

Physopelta gutta

A species of Physopelta

Physopelta gutta poses risks to plants by using piercing mouthparts to extract fluids from leaves and stems, causing wilting, discoloration, and loss of vigor due to nutrient and water deprivation.

What Type of Pest Is Physopelta gutta?

Hurt Plant
Hurt Plant
Damage Stage
Adults, Nymphs
Host Plants Organs
Leaves, Stems
Damage Ways
Sucking Plant Fluids
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
When physopelta gutta feeds on its host plants, it uses its piercing mouthparts to suck out plant fluids mainly from the leaves and stems. This feeding action can lead to wilting, discoloration, and potential loss of vigor in the harmed plants, as they are deprived of essential nutrients and water.
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