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Hawthorn moth

Harmful Effects of Hawthorn moth

Scythropia crataegella

A species of Scythropia

Hawthorn moth larvae feed on hawthorn, apple, pear, and quince, leading to defoliation and fruit damage. Severe infestations can cause significant tree damage, reduced fruit production, and potentially tree death, affecting crop yields and quality.

What Type of Pest Is Hawthorn moth?

Agricultural Pests
Agricultural Pests
Damage Stage
Larvae
Host Plants
Hawthorn, apple, pear, quince
Host Plants Organs
Leaves, Fruits
Damage Ways
Chew Plant Tissues
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
Larvae of hawthorn moth feed on the leaves and fruits of hawthorn, apple, pear, and quince, causing defoliation and fruit damage. Mild infestation may only lead to patchy leaf loss, but severe outbreaks can result in significant defoliation, compromised fruit production, and potential tree death, also impacting crop yields and quality.
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