Helicoverpa (genus)

A bollworm at Glossop, SA

Helicoverpa (genus) at Glossop, SA - 26 Oct 2022 01:55 PM
Helicoverpa (genus) at Glossop, SA - 26 Oct 2022 01:55 PM
Helicoverpa (genus) at Glossop, SA - 26 Oct 2022 01:55 PM
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Identification history

Helicoverpa (genus) 30 Apr 2025 ibaird
Helicoverpa (genus) 29 Apr 2025 WendyEM
Helicoverpa armigera 12 Jan 2025 donhe
Unverified 12 Jan 2025 AlisonMilton

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Boll cutworm?

2 comments

WendyEM wrote:
   29 Apr 2025
could be either H. punctigera or H. armigera
donhe wrote:
   1 May 2025
I think the dark lines are more characteristic of early instars of H. armigera.

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
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