syöjätuhoeläimet
Syöjätuhoeläimet, also known as defoliators, are insects and other invertebrates that primarily feed on plant foliage. These organisms play a significant role in forest and agricultural ecosystems by consuming leaves, needles, or other plant tissues. While their feeding can cause damage and economic losses, they also contribute to nutrient cycling and can be a food source for other animals.
Common examples of syöjätuhoeläimet include caterpillars of moths and butterflies, beetles, and grasshoppers. Their life cycles
In forestry, outbreaks of defoliating insects like the European spruce bark beetle or pine processionary moth