Kingdom Animalia Order Lepidoptera Genus Spodoptera Higher classification Spodoptera | Phylum Arthropoda Family Noctuidae Scientific name Spodoptera eridania Rank Species | |
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Similar Spodoptera, Insect, Butterflies and moths, Noctuidae, Fall armyworm | ||
Spodoptera eridania soja intacta compila o
Spodoptera eridania (southern armyworm) is a moth of the family Noctuidae found in North America (the southern US states as far west as Kansas and New Mexico), through the Caribbean and Central America into South America (through Brazil to Argentina).
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- Spodoptera eridania soja intacta compila o
- Southern armyworm spodoptera eridania on eggplant
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The wingspan is 33–38 mm. Adults are on wing year round.
The larvae feed on various weeds, but prefer Amaranthus species and Phytolacca americana.
Southern armyworm spodoptera eridania on eggplant
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