Harmful Effects of Telchin atymnius

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Telchin atymnius

A species of Telchin

Telchin atymnius poses risks to plant health by feeding on roots, stems, and leaves, disrupting water and nutrient flow, weakening structural integrity, and impairing photosynthesis, affecting a wide range of host plants.

What Type of Pest Is Telchin atymnius?

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants Organs

Roots, Stems, Leaves

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Telchin atymnius impacts plant health through its feeding habits, which involve chewing plant tissues. It commonly targets the roots, stems, and leaves, leading to the disruption of water and nutrient flow, weakened structural integrity, and reduced photosynthetic capacity. The host plants exhibit no difference in susceptibility, indicating this insect's non-selective nature in damaging various plant parts.

More Insects that are Similar to Telchin atymnius

Palm moth

This is a very large moth with a wingspan of 9 - 11 cm. The forewings are dark green with brown streaking, the hindwings are bright red with bold black and white markings. The females, generally larger than the males, are easily recognized by the prominent ovipositor. The larva is whitish and maggot-like and feeds in the stems and trunks of palms.

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