Telenomus-remus

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• Spodoptera latifascia

  velvet armyworm, lateral-lined armyworm, garden armyworm

  Spodoptera latifascia is a noctuid moth native to Central America and the Antilles, extending into North America from Texas to Florida. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 42 mm and are active from March to October depending on location. The species was originally described by Walker in 1856 as Prodenia latifascia. Spodoptera cosmioides, a South American species formerly considered synonymous with S. latifascia, has been reinstated as a valid species.

  Noctuidaearmywormpestforensic-entomologypolyphagousCentral-AmericaNorth-AmericaPuerto-RicoTelenomus-remusparasitoid-host