Mythimna_convecta

<i>Mythimna convecta</i>

Mythimna convecta

Species of moth

Mythimna convecta, the common or Australian armyworm, is a moth of the family Noctuidae and is found in Australia. The wingspan of the moth is about 40 mm.

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The term "armyworm" relates to the behaviour of the larvae, which often spread out in a line across a lawn or pasture, and slowly "march" forward en masse, consuming the foliage they encounter.[1] The larvae feed on a range of agricultural plants, such as pineapples (Ananas comosus), sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas), alfalfa (Medicago sativa) and various grass species (Poaceae), and are thus considered a pest.

References

  1. [1]
    "Native armyworms in crops this spring". Cesar Australia. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
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