Harmful Effects of Bisected Honey Locust Moth

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Bisected Honey Locust Moth

Harmful Effects of Bisected Honey Locust Moth

Sphingicampa bisecta

A species of Sphingicampa

Bisected Honey Locust Moth larvae can cause significant plant damage, ranging from defoliation and stunted growth to plant death, through voracious feeding that leaves skeletonized foliage. Severity escalates with continuous infestation.

What Type of Pest Is Bisected Honey Locust Moth?

Hurt Plant

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants Organs

Leaves

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Larvae of bisected Honey Locust Moth feed voraciously, leaving skeletonized foliage which may lead to defoliation, stunted growth, and in severe cases, plant death. Continuous infestation can escalate from mild to severe plant damage.

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