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Corn Earworm
Heliothis armigera (also Helicoverpa armigera)
-27.451, 153.102
Field Notes
Description:
Caterpillar found inside the calyx of Wild Gooseberry (Physalis angulata). How it got in there is anyone's guess, but there were no obvious signs of burrowing through the calyx skin. I would estimate the caterpillar's length to be about 4 -4.5 cms. This is an invasive species, the larvae of which feed on a wide range of plants, including many important cultivated crops.
Habitat:
This spotting was by the Metroplex wetlands in Murarrie, Brisbane QLD.
Notes:
Another species considered was Helicoverpa zea, also commonly known as the Corn Earworm, and also found in Australia. I've done extensive image searches on both species, and I cannot tell the difference between the two. Thanks to Mark Ridgway for the spotting ID. I'm going with it.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2014
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