tobacco budworm

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Definition Noun : * Tobacco budworm : The larval (caterpillar) stage of a noctuid moth ( Heliothis virescens ). It is a significant agricultural pest known for causing severe damage to the buds, flowers, and fruits of several important crop plants, most notably tobacco, corn, cotton, and tomatoes. Usage The term tobacco budworm is used specifically to identify this pest insect in agricultural,...