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Corn Earworm

Helicoverpa zea

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

This caterpillar out from corn I brought to the house. One of the most damaging agricultural pests in North America. They also love tomatoes.

Habitat:

It was inside a corn.

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corn earworm - Helicoverpa zea

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PublishedAugust 29, 2014

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