A moth (Helicoverpa armigera) whose caterpillars bore into the fruiting bodies of cotton, maize, sorghum, chickpea, tomato and many other crops across Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania. It is considered one of the most economically damaging insect pests in the world, causing losses estimated at several billion dollars a year, and has developed resistance to numerous insecticides and to some genetically modified insect resistant cotton varieties.
Facts
Partially Attested
Quarantine StatusQuarantine Pest (ISPM 5) 2 EPPO A2 list means recommended for regulation as a quarantine pest by EPPO members; national status varies Connections
Associated With
Cotton, Crops The cotton bollworm is one of the most economically damaging insect pests of cultivated cotton globally.
Sources
1. Cotton Bollworm (Wikipedia)
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Cotton bollworms are a significant pest of cotton. "A major pest in hot countries of irrigated crops. Enters into a summer diapause when irrigated crops are not present and the soil and air temperatures are high.
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A moth (Helicoverpa armigera) whose caterpillars bore into the fruiting bodies of cotton, maize, sorghum, chickpea, tomato and many other crops across Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
View the Source 2. Helicoverpa armigera, Categorization (EPPO Global Database)
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