Harmful Effects of Ten-lined June beetle

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Harmful Effects of Ten-lined June beetle

Polyphylla decemlineata

A species of Lined june beetles, Also known as Ten-lined june bug

Ten-lined June beetle larvae feed on crop roots, causing damage ranging from mild to severe. This can lead to weakened plants and reduced yields, significantly threatening agriculture and potentially impacting human livelihoods economically.

What Type of Pest Is Ten-lined June beetle?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Corn (zea mays), potatoes (solanum tuberosum), and strawberries (fragaria ananassa)

Host Plants Organs

Roots

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Larvae of ten-lined June beetle can cause mild to severe damage by feeding on the roots of various crops, leading to weakened plants and reduced yields. In large numbers, they pose a significant threat to agriculture, jeopardizing plant health and farm productivity, with potential economic impact on human livelihoods.

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