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Corn Earworm

Helicoverpa zea

Photo by Becca Herndon
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Corn Earworm

Helicoverpa zea

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jmmonds
The larva of the moth Helicoverpa zea? The larva has many names depending on the source of its food. This one is on corn and is thus called a Corn Earworm. Had it been feasting on a tomato, it would be referred to as an tomato fruit worm.

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