All pictures by B.R.
Wiseman - USDA/ARS, Tifton (US)
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Larva and damage
in whorl-stage maize. |
Maize ear damaged
by larvae. |
Maize ear damaged
by larvae. |
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S. frugiperda
female. |
S. frugiperda
female (left) and male (right). |
Normal larva
(bottom) and larva of the same age (top) feeding on resistant maize (Zapalote Chico). |