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