Spodoptera litura
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| Spodoptera litura (Fabricius, 1775)
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Oriental Leafworm Moth Spodoptera litura is a Noctuid moth which is considered as an agricultural pest. It is also known as the Cluster caterpillar, Cotton leafworm, Tobacco cutworm, and Tropical armyworm. It is found in the Indo-Australian tropics. It is also established on most Polynesian islands where it occurs in a variety of island forms.
The larvae feed on a wide range of plants and has been recorded from over 40 mostly dicotyledonous plant families. It is a major pest of many crops.
External links
- The moths of the Chagos Archipelago with notes on their biogeography
- Species page on Spodoptera litura.
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