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fall armyworm

/fɔːl ˈɑːrmi wɜːrm/

Tradução: Inseto pragas agrícola; a lagarta da mariposa Spodoptera frugiperda, que ataca em grandes grupos e causa danos significativos a culturas como milho, arroz e trigo.

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/fɔːl ˈɑːrmi wɜːrm/formalscientific
  • ptInseto pragas agrícola; a lagarta da mariposa Spodoptera frugiperda, que ataca em grandes grupos e causa danos significativos a culturas como milho, arroz e trigo.

A destructive agricultural pest, the larva of a moth species (Spodoptera frugiperda), known for migrating in large groups and causing significant damage to crops such as corn, rice, and wheat.

  1. Invasive agricultural pestC1formal

    A destructive moth species (Spodoptera frugiperda) whose larvae feed on crops, causing significant damage to agriculture.

    ptPraga agrícola invasora

    • The fall armyworm has devastated maize fields across Africa.
    • Farmers are struggling to control the spread of the fall armyworm.
    • New pesticides are being developed to combat the fall armyworm infestation.