Corn earworm. Macrophotograph of a corn earworm caterpillar (Heliothis,or Helicoverpa,zea) in 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. Photographed in Ohio,USA | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Burnett, Mark |
Taille de l’image : | 4649 px × 3780 px |
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