Geranio
How to recognize and combat the geranium borer
Butterfly, Moth Or Geranium Borer
Insect
Type:
Risk to the plant:
INTERMEDIATE
Cacyreus Marshalli
Pathogen:
Polillas
WHO CAUSES IT?
The geranium moth or borer, scientifically known as Cacyreus marshalli, is a common pest that affects geraniums and other plants in the Geraniaceae family. This small moth lays its eggs on the leaves and stems of the plant, and the larvae that emerge from the eggs feed on the vegetation, causing significant damage. Geranium borer larvae are green and are easily camouflaged among leaves, making them difficult to detect. The adults, for their part, are small butterflies, dark brown in color with white Taches and a wingspan of approximately 2 centimeters.
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SYMPTOMS
The disease caused by the geranium moth or borer manifests itself mainly in the defoliation of the plant and general weakening. Symptoms include the presence of holes in the leaves, buds and stems, as well as the presence of larval excrement, which are small black balls. Additionally, infested plants may show poor growth and reduced flowering due to stress caused by larval feeding.
DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS
Temperature:
20°C - 25°C
Humidity:
50% - 70%
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Direct contact, transport by air.
HOW TO ELIMINATE IT?
Home treatments
There are no home treatments
Natural allies
Chemical treatments
There are no treatments for this disease. Treatments are directed at the insect vectors that transmit it. See insect treatments.
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