CHEWING INSECTS

INSECTS THAT EAT FOLIAGE AND/OR FRUITS OF PLANTS LEAVING VISIBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE

BEET ARMYWORM, Spodoptera exigua (Hubner)
Description PictureDamage
  • adults have forewings which are mottled grayish-brown and have an expanse of about 1 1/4 inches
  • hind wings are silver white with a darker front margin
  • bright green with dark lateral stripes, the larvae are about 1 1/4 inches long


    • Photo credit: W. L. Sterling, Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University
  • larvae may defoliate plants



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    Last modified: March 30, 1998