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corn earworm

/kɔːrn ˈɪr.wɜːrm/

Tradução: Nome comum da fase larval da mariposa Helicoverpa zea, uma das principais pragas agrícolas que ataca espigas de milho e muitas outras culturas.

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formalcommonscientific/kɔːrn ˈɪr.wɜːrm/

A common name for the larval stage of a moth species (Helicoverpa zea) that is a major agricultural pest, feeding on corn ears and many other crops.

  • 🇵🇹Nome comum da fase larval da mariposa Helicoverpa zea, uma das principais pragas agrícolas que ataca espigas de milho e muitas outras culturas.
  1. Agricultural pest C1 formal

    A species of moth (Helicoverpa zea) whose larvae feed on corn ears and other crops, causing significant agricultural damage.

    • The corn earworm is a major pest for farmers in the Midwest.
    • Larvae of the corn earworm can destroy entire fields of sweet corn.
    • Pesticides are often used to control corn earworm infestations.

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