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Mediterranean Brocade

Spodoptera littoralis

Taxonomy

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

About

Spodoptera littoralis, also referred to as the African cotton leafworm or Egyptian cotton leafworm or Mediterranean Brocade, is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae. S. littoralis is found widely in Africa, Mediterranean Europe and Middle Eastern countries. It is a highly polyphagous organism that is a pest of many cultivated plants and crops. As a result, this species was assigned the label of A2 quarantine pest by the EPPO and was cautioned as a...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mediterranean Brocade?
The scientific name of Mediterranean Brocade is Spodoptera littoralis.
What kingdom does Mediterranean Brocade belong to?
Mediterranean Brocade belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mediterranean Brocade belong to?
Mediterranean Brocade belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Mediterranean Brocade belong to?
Mediterranean Brocade belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Mediterranean Brocade belong to?
Mediterranean Brocade belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Mediterranean Brocade belong to?
Mediterranean Brocade belongs to the family Noctuidae.
What genus does Mediterranean Brocade belong to?
Mediterranean Brocade belongs to the genus Spodoptera.