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Moth - Heliothis phloxiphaga

Moscow, Moscow County, Idaho, USA
August 8, 2017

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Moth - Heliothis phloxiphaga

Moth - Heliothis phloxiphaga

Contributed by Steve Wells on 8 August, 2017 - 5:53pm
Last updated 10 August, 2017 - 9:00pm

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… Kyhl Austin, 10 August, 2017 - 9:00pm

corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea)

It is certainly corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea). One of the uncommon day flying moths that seek flower nectar. I would get regular visits to my butterfly garden from this species, but never more than one at a time even though there were corn fields nearby. The larvae can mature on many types of plants, not just corn. Supposedly the larvae bite, and will cannibalize other corn ear worms. In my opinion it is a great addition to a butterfly garden. Nice photos by the way!

… aphid, 9 August, 2017 - 11:55am

This is Heliothis phloxiphaga

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… Kyhl Austin, 10 August, 2017 - 9:01pm

agree, I am wrong about it be

agree, I am wrong about it being Helicoverpa zea

… aphid, 11 August, 2017 - 6:57am

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