Harmful Effects of Polybothris sumptuosa

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Harmful Effects of Polybothris sumptuosa

Polybothris sumptuosa

Polybothris sumptuosa larvae and adults feed on and bore into plant stems, causing tissue damage and reduced plant vigor. High infestation levels can lead to severe plant health consequences.

What Type of Pest Is Polybothris sumptuosa?

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Adults, Larvae

Host Plants Organs

Stems, Leaves

Damage Ways

Boring Plant Tissues, Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Polybothris sumptuosa at larval and adult stages cause damage by feeding, boring into stems and sucking plant fluids. Host plants show signs of distress with tissue damage and reduced vigor, potentially leading to severe outcomes if infestation is high.

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