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In the classification of insect pests based on their potential for causing economic damage, a particular category refers to insect species that are currently not causing any measurable economic loss at all, with their General Equilibrium Position remaining consistently below the Damage Boundary even under normal field conditions — exemplified by species such as Spodoptera litura on cotton and soybean crops. What is this pest category called?
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