Home›Insect and Mite Pests of Crops›Disease FamilyBrowse ByDisease FamilyFactsDisease FamilySourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonTypical Transmission or Damage ModeWell-attestedDirect Feeding Damage 1Disease FamilyBrowseCompareAphid, Planthopper and Bug PestsInsect and Mite Pests of Crops9 entriesBeetle and Weevil PestsInsect and Mite Pests of Crops9 entriesFruit Fly PestsInsect and Mite Pests of Crops3 entriesLocust PestsInsect and Mite Pests of Crops2 entriesMoth and Caterpillar PestsInsect and Mite Pests of Crops7 entriesSources1. Wikipedia: Pest (organism)tier 2WikipediaPest (organism), damage-mechanism sectionQuote, Pest (organism), damage-mechanism sectionthere is the direct injury they cause to the plants as they feed on the tissues; a reduction in leaf surface available for photosynthesis, distortion of growing shoots, a diminution of the plant's growth and vigour, and the wilting of shoots and branches caused by the insects' tunneling activitiesView the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.