32-45 mm
Regional distr. - legend
- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
DeutschBaumwollkapselbohrer 
English (US)Corn Earworm 
EspañolGusano del Algodón
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Amaranthaceae Spinacia oleracea Spinach Asparagaceae Asparagus Asparagus Asteraceae Cynara cardunculus Cardoon Asteraceae Lactuca Lettuce Brassicaceae Brassica Cabbage Cucurbitaceae Citrullus Cucurbitaceae Cucumis melo Muskmelon Cucurbitaceae Cucumis sativus Cucumber Cucurbitaceae Cucurbita pepo Fabaceae Phaseolus Bean Fabaceae Vigna unguiculata Cowpea Malvaceae Abelmoschus Poaceae Zea Teosinte Solanaceae Lycopersicon Wild Tomato Solanaceae Solanum melongena Eggplant Solanaceae Solanum tuberosum Potato
- Links
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Language Website Authors 
Butterflies and Moths of North America North American Moth Photographers Group Pacific Northwest Moths
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 | Extinct |
 | Extinct in the wild |
 | Critically endangered |
 | Endangered |
 | Vulnerable |
 | Near Threatened |
 | Least Concern |
 | Lower Risk |
 | Legally protected |
 | CITES |