Helicoverpa gelotopoeon

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Helicoverpa gelotopoeon
Helicoverpa gelotopoeon
Helicoverpa gelotopoeon larva
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H. gelotopoeon
Binomial name
Helicoverpa gelotopoeon
(Dyar, 1921)
Synonyms
  • Heliothis gelotopoeon (Dyar, 1921)
  • Thyreion gelotopoeon Dyar, 1921

Helicoverpa gelotopoeon (commonly known as South American bollworm moth)[1] is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in southern South America, including Chile and Argentina.

The larvae are considered a pest on cotton, corn, tobacco, soybean, flax and other crops.

References

  1. ^ "Helicoverpa gelotopoeon– South American Bollworm Moth – (Dyar, 1921)". Moth Photographers Group. Retrieved March 25, 2013.

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