Harmful Effects of Watanabe's lanternfly

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Watanabe's lanternfly

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Harmful Effects of Watanabe's lanternfly

Pyrops watanabei

A species of Lanternflies

Watanabe's lanternfly poses risks to plant health by feeding on plant fluids from leaves and stems, leading to symptoms like reduced vigor and yellowing of foliage, which can escalate to plant death.

What Type of Pest Is Watanabe's lanternfly?

Hurt Plant

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

The watanabe's lanternfly can cause a range of damage from mild to severe, regardless of plant type. As both adults and nymphs, they feed by sucking plant fluids, primarily from leaves and stems, which can lead to reduced plant vigor, yellowing of foliage, and potentially plant death.

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