Harmful Effects of Cotton stem moth

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Cotton stem moth

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Harmful Effects of Cotton stem moth

Platyedra subcinerea

A species of Platyedra

Cotton stem moth larvae pose risks to agriculture by damaging crops through gnawing on leaves and stems. Severe infestations can cause significant defoliation, weaken plants, and reduce yields, threatening food security and farmers' livelihoods.

What Type of Pest Is Cotton stem moth?

Agricultural Pests

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Cotton

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Larvae of cotton stem moth attacks various crops, gnawing on leaves and stems. Light infestations may only cause cosmetic damage, but severe cases can lead to significant defoliation, weakening plants and reducing yields. This widespread damage poses a threat to food security and farmers' livelihoods.

More Insects that are Similar to Cotton stem moth

Polyhymno moth

The wingspan is about 1.1 cm. The forewings are white with two yellowish-brown longitudinal lines. There are short diagonal streaks along the costa and the inner margin in the distal half of the wing. The terminal line consists of three black dots. The hindwings are brownish-gray.

Angoumois grain moth

Angoumois grain moth

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Ash-coloured sober

Ash-coloured sober

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Stripe-backed moth

Stripe-backed moth

The length of the forewings is about 5 mm. The forewings are white with a broad black antemedial band.Adults have been recorded on wing from January to August.

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