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9670 – Spodoptera latifascia,
Velvet Armyworm Moth
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General Species Information
Host Plant: Bugguide lists this species as: Polyphagous - garden crops such as tomato and eggplant. Unknown in the Keys
Historical Range: SE USA, Mexico and the Caribbean
Our Experience with this Species: We have found this species on Key Largo, Big Pine and No Name Keys in February, March, April, May and June
Notes: This species is dimorphic
Distribution Chart
K. Largo Marath. Ba. Hond B.P.K. No Name Sck. Isd. K. West
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed on that island
Adult Flight Chart
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Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed in that month
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