Helicoverpa (genus)

A bollworm at Isaacs, ACT

Helicoverpa (genus) at Isaacs, ACT - 17 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Helicoverpa (genus) 22 Nov 2023 ibaird
Helicoverpa (genus) 22 Nov 2023 donhe
Noctuidae unclassified IMMATURE moth 22 Nov 2023 owenh
Unidentified 21 Nov 2023 galah681

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2 comments

donhe wrote:
   22 Nov 2023
Note how caterpillars of this genus can be pollinators. Meanwhile, from the dark lateral spots I think it may likely be H. armigera. Please can you rear it to get the adult to check?
galah681 wrote:
   22 Nov 2023
Sorry, it has moved on or been eaten!

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  • A carpet rose Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

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