Biologically-based insect pest management in solanaceous crops
Biologically-based insect pest management in solanaceous crops
Biologically-based insect pest management in solanaceous crops
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Tomato Fruitworm (corn earworm, cotton<br />
bollworm)<br />
Egg<br />
Adult<br />
• Does not overw<strong>in</strong>ter<br />
• Adults migrate from the south<br />
• 2 generations / year<br />
Eggs<br />
• Laid s<strong>in</strong>gly on leaves<br />
• Hatch <strong>in</strong> 5-7 days<br />
• Feed externally on leaf and then bore <strong>in</strong>to<br />
fruit<br />
Larvae<br />
• Develop <strong>in</strong>side fruit<br />
• Brownish or green <strong>in</strong> color (morphs)
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