Genus Heliothis (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Noctuidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Heliothis is a group of moths in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the owlet moths or armyworms.
- Heliothis virescens, also known as the tobacco budworm, is a species of moth in the genus Heliothis.
- The genus Heliothis is widely distributed across the world, with many species found in North America.
- Some species in the genus Heliothis are considered to be significant pests in agriculture, causing damage to crops such as cotton and tobacco.
- Research on the genus Heliothis has led to a greater understanding of the evolution and diversity of the Noctuidae family.