Corn Earworm and Tobacco Budworm
Helicoverpa zea / Chloridea virescens
Insect
Damage Signs
Corn earworms and tobacco budworms can destroy lettuce seedlings by feeding on the crown. They also bore into heads of maturing lettuce where they are difficult to control.
Identification
Detailed identification information coming soon.
Control Methods
Quick Facts
Type
Insect