Spodoptera Exigua (Noun)
Meaning 1
Moth larva that eats foliage of beets and other vegetables.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The beet armyworm, also known as spodoptera exigua, is a common pest of beets and other vegetables in many parts of the world.
- Spodoptera exigua is a highly polyphagous insect that can feed on a wide range of host plants, including beets, lettuce, and spinach.
- In some regions, spodoptera exigua is considered a major pest of beets, causing significant damage to the crop and resulting in economic losses for farmers.
- The larvae of spodoptera exigua are voracious eaters and can consume large amounts of foliage, leading to defoliation and reduced yields in beet crops.
- Biological control methods, such as introducing natural predators or parasites of spodoptera exigua, are being explored as a potential means of managing this pest in beet fields.