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Southern purple mint moth

Harmful Effects of Southern purple mint moth

Pyrausta laticlavia

A species of Pyrausta

Southern purple mint moth larvae can cause minor to significant crop damage, ranging from leaf and stem injury to severe defoliation and stem harm, which disrupts plant functions and reduces yield. These damages can affect human food supply and commodity prices.

What Type of Pest Is Southern purple mint moth?

Agricultural Pests
Agricultural Pests
Damage Stage
Larvae
Host Plants
A variety of mints including spearmint (mentha spicata) and peppermint (mentha piperita)
Host Plants Organs
Leaves, Stems
Damage Ways
Chew Plant Tissues
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
When present in small numbers, southern purple mint moth's larvae may cause minor leaf and stem damage, with little observable effect on the yield. However, severe infestations can lead to significant defoliation and stem injury, disrupting photosynthesis and nutrient transport, substantially reducing crop quality and yield. This extensive damage can have downstream effects on human food supply and commodity prices.
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