Helicoverpa armigera

Cotton bollworm, Corn earworm at Yass River, NSW

Helicoverpa armigera at Yass River, NSW - 5 Feb 2021
Helicoverpa armigera at Yass River, NSW - 5 Feb 2021
Helicoverpa armigera at Yass River, NSW - 5 Feb 2021
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Helicoverpa armigera 5 Feb 2021 ibaird
Helicoverpa armigera 5 Feb 2021 SenexRugosus

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2 comments

ibaird wrote:
   5 Feb 2021
An identificatiion of H. armigera relies on the second photo showing a white spot in the black hindwing seen here only from the underside. Not sure that's sufficient eveidence but I'll assume so,.
SenexRugosus wrote:
   5 Feb 2021
Thanks ibaird. Unfortunately it was too windy today to get good photos from all angles.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 5 Feb 2021 01:13 PM Recorded on
  • SenexRugosus Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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