Spodoptera exigua

Pronunciation
/spoh DOP ter uh ex IG you uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Plural
Spodoptera exigua

Definition

A species of moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the beet armyworm.

Etymology

Named after the genus Spodoptera and its specific epithet exigua.

Example

The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) is a major pest of crops worldwide.

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