tomato fruitworm
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Definition
Noun: * Tomato fruitworm: The larval stage of a noctuid moth (Helicoverpa zea), an agricultural pest known for causing severe damage to crops, particularly corn, cotton, and tomatoes.
Usage
- The tomato fruitworm is a major concern for farmers, as it burrows into fruits and ears.
- Scouting fields early is essential to detect tomato fruitworm infestations before they cause significant yield loss.
- This pest, commonly called the tomato fruitworm, is also known as the corn earworm when found on corn.
Advanced Usage
- In integrated pest management (IPM), monitoring for tomato fruitworm eggs on leaves is a key strategy.
- The economic threshold for tomato fruitworm varies depending on the crop and its growth stage.
Variants and Related Words
- Corn earworm (n): A common name for the same insect () when its primary host is corn.
- Cotton bollworm (n): A common name for the same insect () when its primary host is cotton.
- Helicoverpa zea (n): The scientific name for the species.
- Larva (n): The immature, wingless, and often wormlike feeding stage of an insect that undergoes complete metamorphosis.
Synonyms
- Corn earworm
- Cotton bollworm
- Heliothis zea (an older scientific name)
Related Phrases
- Fruitworm damage: The specific injury caused by the larva feeding inside the fruit.
- Noctuid moth: The family of moths (Noctuidae) to which the adult stage of this insect belongs.
Noun
- larva of a noctuid moth; highly destructive to especially corn and cotton and tomato crops