Corn earworm. Macrophotograph of a corn earworm caterpillar (Heliothis,or Helicoverpa zea) inside a maize cob. This caterpillar is a severe agricultural pest. It feeds mainly on maize (or corn,Zea mays),but also attacks tomatoes,cabbages and melons,amongst others. It is found throughout temperate and tropical regions of the world. Its numbers may be controlled by insecticides. Magnification unknown | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Detrick, Alan L. |
Taille de l’image : | 5161 px × 3472 px |
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