Bertha armyworm
- Pronunciation
- /BER-thuh ar-mee-WORM/
- Category
- Pest Management
- Singular
- Bertha armyworm
- Plural
- Bertha armyworms
Definition
A moth species ( *Mamestra configurata*) that feeds on canola crops in North America.
Etymology
Named after the distinctive pattern of dark and light markings on its wings.
Example
The Bertha armyworm is a major pest of canola crops.
Related Terms
- *Mamestra configurata*
- canola
- pest