First record of damage caused by Strepsicrates smithiana Walsingham (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) to eucalyptus in Brazil
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https://doi.org/10.4336/2026.pfb.46e202502334Keywords:
Forest pests, Plant injuries, Forest productivityAbstract
This study reports, for the first time, the damage caused by Strepsicrates smithiana Walsingham in eucalyptus plantations in Brazil. The outbreaks were observed from June to September 2024, in the northeast region of Bahia, Brazil. The damage occurred on young plants of eight eucalyptus clones between 40 and 90 days old, across an area of approximately 1,000 ha. Plants with a high incidence of caterpillars exhibited canopy malformation, loss of apical dominance and stunted growth. The damage caused by the pest affected plant growth, stand uniformity and may have the potential to reduce forest productivity.
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