Corn Earworm
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| Scientific name | Helicoverpa zea |
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| Class | Insecta |
| Family | Noctuidae |
| Higher classification | Helicoverpa |
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Did you know | Corn earworm is considered by some to be the most costly crop pest in North America. |
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| ID | 1176152 |
About Corn Earworm
Helicoverpa zea, commonly known as the corn earworm, is a species in the family Noctuidae. The larva of the moth Helicoverpa zea is a major agricultural pest. Since it is polyphagous during the larval stage, the species has been given many different common names, including the cotton bollworm and the tomato fruitworm.
Corn earworm Photos
