African cotton bollworm
African cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) is a widerspread pest of enormous economic importance. The larvae are extremely polyphagous and feed on most plant structures including stems, leaves, flower heads and fruits.
Crops affected by African cotton bollworm are
| • | tomato | • | tobacco | • | groundnut | • | soya-bean |
| • | sweet pepper | • | carnation | • | lettuce | • | stone fruit |
| • | pea, maize | • | citrus | • | onion | • | barley |
| • | cotton | • | cucurbit | • | pine | • | wheat |
| • | bean | • | garlic | • | potato | • | and many others |