cotton leafworm, tobacco cutworm
(Spodoptera litura)
Resources
- Identification notes for Spodoptera litura and Spodoptera littoralis and some native Spodoptera moths - USDA APHIS PPQ
- Steps for the dissection of male Spodoptera moths and notes on distinguishing S. litura and S. littoralis from native Spodoptera species - USDA APHIS PPQ
- Data Sheets on Quarantine Pests - European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization
Selected Images
Maps
State List - This map identifies those states that list this species on their invasive species list or law. For more information, visit Invasive.org
Invasive Listing Sources
Taxonomic Rank
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: Hexapoda |
| Class: Insecta |
| Infraclass: Neoptera |
| Subclass: Pterygota |
| Order: Lepidoptera |
| Superfamily: Noctuoidea |
| Family: Noctuidae |
| Subfamily: Xyleninae |
| Tribe: Prodeniini |
| Genus: Spodoptera |
| Subject: Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) |
Synonyms and Other Names
Other Common Names:
cluster caterpillar