Armyworms
Scientific name: Spodoptera
Armyworms
Scientific name: Spodoptera
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These caterpillars of Spodoptera are infamous for their ability to develop resistance to various pesticides, posing significant challenges for crop protection strategies. Additionally, Spodoptera exhibit a remarkable polyphagous nature, feeding on a broad range of host plants, which complicates control measures further in their primarily tropical and subtropical habitats.