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Cotton Bollworm Moth

Helicoverpa armigera

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Noctuidae ›Genus: Helicoverpa

About

The cotton bollworm, corn earworm or Old World (African) bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera, (also known as the scarce bordered straw in the UK, where it is a migrant) is a moth, the larvae of which feed on a wide range of plants, including many important cultivated crops. It is a major pest in cotton and one of the most polyphagous and cosmopolitan pest species. It should not be confused with the similarly named, related species Helicoverpa zea.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cotton Bollworm Moth?
The scientific name of Cotton Bollworm Moth is Helicoverpa armigera.
What kingdom does Cotton Bollworm Moth belong to?
Cotton Bollworm Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cotton Bollworm Moth belong to?
Cotton Bollworm Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Cotton Bollworm Moth belong to?
Cotton Bollworm Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Cotton Bollworm Moth belong to?
Cotton Bollworm Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Cotton Bollworm Moth belong to?
Cotton Bollworm Moth belongs to the family Noctuidae.
What genus does Cotton Bollworm Moth belong to?
Cotton Bollworm Moth belongs to the genus Helicoverpa.