Yellowstriped armyworm
- Pronunciation
- /YEL-low-STRI-ped army-worm/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Yellowstriped armyworm
- Plural
- Yellowstriped armyworms
Definition
A species of moth, Spodoptera ornithogalli, known for its distinctive yellow stripes on its caterpillar stage.
Etymology
From the Latin 'ornitho' meaning 'bird', and 'galli' meaning 'pertaining to a rooster', referring to the vivid coloration that could be reminiscent of a rooster's plumage.
Example
The yellowstriped armyworm is a major pest of canola crops.
Related Terms
- Spodoptera
- Pest