Scientific name: Spodoptera frugiperda
Redness: 32-40 mm
Origin: Tropical and subtropical regions of America
Name (ES): Cogollero del maíz
Description:
A polyphagous pest with a high invasive potential, it migrates to temperate regions of North and South America during the summer. Its favourite hosts include corn and rice, as well as Brassicaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Solanaceae, Rutaceae etc. It causes lower performance due to the impact of larvae feeding on leaves, reducing photosynthetic capacity. It can also cut the stems of young plants.
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