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Corn Earworm (Helicoverpa zea): Cause of Damage in Corn

DALL·E 2023 12 01 16.32.59 Close up view of a Helicoverpa zea larva corn earworm on a corn leaf showing the characteristic green or yellow caterpillar with stripes. The image

The corn earworm, also known scientifically as Helicoverpa zea, is a common agricultural pest in North America. It is a species of moth whose larvae (caterpillars) are known for causing significant damage to a variety of crops, especially corn, hence its common name. It also affects other crops such as tomatoes, cotton, and soybeans. Development …

Corn Pests: Fruit Worm

Corn is a crop of high importance throughout the world, it is the cereal with the highest production. According to the FAO, worldwide, the 3 largest producers are the United States of America, China and Brazil, the first place of production, the United States of America, in 2019 produced an amount of 347,047,570 tons of …

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