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Cotton Bollworm

Helicoverpa armigera

Photo by HemaShah
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This moth had emerald green eyes. Was found in the vicinity of gulmohar and Neem trees.

Habitat:

urban,coastal,sea level.

Notes:

Looks like it has lost an antenna,

Species ID Suggestions

Cotton bollworm

Helicoverpa armigera

Reference Link
NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (4)
HemaShah
thank you so much for all your feedback ,Red Chief, I really appreciate your help.
HemaShah
Thanks for sharing your spottings chief! Quite similar. None of them have the emerald green eyes though. Does look like a Noctuid.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2013

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