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Beet Armyworm

Last Updated: November 29, 2007

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Boll Weevil Feeding


(Spodoptera exigua) An armyworm species whose damage to cotton is characterized by leaf skeletonizing by early instars feeding in groups, often associated with webbing and frass. Later instar larvae may feed on squares and bolls and are difficult to control with insecticides; eggs are deposited in masses; adults are migratory and do not overwinter in the northern areas of the US Cotton Belt.

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