Heliothis Zia (Noun)
Meaning 1
Larva of a noctuid moth; highly destructive to especially corn and cotton and tomato crops.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Heliothis zia larvae feed on the buds and flowers of corn, significantly reducing its yield.
- Heliothis zia, the larval stage of the Heliothis zia moth, infests tomato crops in late summer and early fall.
- A major concern for corn farmers in this region is the high prevalence of Heliothis zia.
- Spraying pesticides at the early stages of growth is a crucial measure in preventing the damage caused by Heliothis zia on cotton.
- It's challenging to spot the tiny eggs of the Heliothis zia, but inspecting cotton and corn fields closely during planting can be effective.
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Meaning 2
Medium-sized moth whose larvae are corn earworms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Heliothis zia is a medium-sized moth species native to North America whose larvae are known as corn earworms.
- The heliothis zia moths can be identified by their mottled brown and white forewings with distinctive dark stripes.
- Corn earworms, the larvae of heliothis zia, cause significant damage to corn and other crops.
- The heliothis zia undergoes complete metamorphosis from egg to larva to pupa before emerging as an adult moth.
- In order to control heliothis zia populations, farmers often use integrated pest management techniques.