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Large maple spanworm

Harmful Effects of Large maple spanworm

Prochoerodes lineola

A species of Prochoerodes

Large maple spanworm larvae can cause defoliation of shade trees and ornamentals, leading to weakened plants and reduced photosynthesis. Severe infestations may result in tree death, diminishing forest resources, biodiversity, and potentially impacting industries reliant on these ecosystems.

What Type of Pest Is Large maple spanworm?

Garden and Landscape Pest
Forestry Pest
Garden and Landscape Pest
Damage Stage
Larvae
Host Plants
Shade Tree, Ornamental
Host Plants Organs
Leaves
Damage Ways
Chew Plant Tissues
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
Larvae of large maple spanworm can defoliate shade trees and ornamentals, eating leaf tissues. Mild infestations cause minimal damage, but severe cases lead to significant defoliation, weakening plants, possibly affecting human enjoyment of landscapes and plant vitality.
Forestry Pest
Damage Stage
Larvae
Host Plants Organs
Leaves
Damage Ways
Chew Plant Tissues
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
Larvae of large maple spanworm feed on foliage, leading to defoliation. Mild infestations cause minimal harm, but severe outbreaks can lead to significant leaf loss, impairing photosynthesis. This may result in reduced tree growth and in extreme cases, death. Such deforestation can diminish forest resources and biodiversity, impacting industries and oxygen production.
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