AgroEco

Claim · #6496254

Herpetogramma hipponalis · herbivory · Ipomoea batatas

herbivory · effect: harmful

eats GloBI relation

Verbatim source quote

“Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a major host in Solomon Islands”
Source
Pests and Diseases of Agricultural Crops in the Solomon Islands - Extension Fact Sheets
Authors
Tsatsia H., Jackson G.
Publication
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Solomon Islands / IPPSI

AI critic verdicts

  • agroecologist · plausible

    “Herpetogramma hipponalis larvae are known leaf folders on Ipomoea batatas; classification and damage type align.”

  • horticulturist · plausible

    “Sweet potato leaf folder damage on Ipomoea batatas leaves is well-documented; moderate impact reasonable for foliar pest.”

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