*3.2.3 Damage*

LBF is one of the major and economic pests of citrus [6, 261]. The citrus plant is damaged by only larval stage which devours the large quantity of foliage. It is voracious feeder and causes serious damage to young seedling, nurseries and also has capability to cause defoliation; thus, LBF is a potential threat to citrus growers (**Figure 7**) [262]. It can cause up to 83% defoliation in young trees in case of severe and unchecked infestation [263]. The LBF has wide ecological tolerance which enables it to thrive in different environmental conditions [264].
