Kingdom Animalia Order Lepidoptera Genus Spodoptera Higher classification Spodoptera | Phylum Arthropoda Family Noctuidae Scientific name Spodoptera littoralis Rank Species | |
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Similar Spodoptera, Insect, Butterflies and moths, Noctuidae, Beet armyworm | ||
Spodoptera littoralis lab strain
Spodoptera littoralis, the African cotton leafworm or Egyptian cotton leafworm, is a noctuid moth found widely in Africa and Mediterranean Europe. It has been recorded at least six times in the UK, where it is also known as the Mediterranean Brocade, either an immigrant or as an accidental import. It is often a pest on vegetables, fruits, flowers, and other crops.
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