Cotton Bollworm
Helicoverpa armigera
Common
Description
Hairy caterpillar, green to brown. Pale longitudinal bands on each side. Very variable colouring.
Information
| Family | Noctuidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 3–4 cm |
| Hairiness | poil_ras |
| Observation period | June to October |
| Distribution | Throughout France and Europe. Migratory species. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Tomato
- Maize
- Chickpea
- Sunflower