Old World bollworm - Helicoverpa armigera
Effective: 01/01/2022
Taxonomic Position: Lepidoptera : Noctuidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): ITBCFBA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Corn, Cotton, Small Grains, Solanaceous Hosts, Soybean
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2024, 2023, 2022
Pest Information
Hosts Identified in the CAPS Host Matrix: Barley; Bean, fresh; Broccoli; Cabbage; Canola; Cauliflower; Citrus; Corn; Cotton; Cowpea; Eggplant; Oat; Pea, fresh; Peanut; Pepper; Pigeon pea; Potato; Sorghum; Soybean; Sugarbeet; Sunflower; Tobacco; Tomato; Wheat
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted
Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored
Survey
Trap Spacing and Placement

Approved Lure(s)

Lure Attachment: Attaching lures to traps

Survey Recommendations

The following are recommendations for executing the survey using the approved methods for pest surveillance. The recommendations are developed through literature review and consultation with subject matter experts.
Target Life Stage: Adult
Time of Year to Survey:
Survey Site Selection
Key Diagnostics or Identification

Approved Method(s)

ID/Diagnostic: Morphological
Identification Resources
Mistaken Identities
Guides
References
  1. Mironidis, G. K. 2014. Development, survivorship and reproduction of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) under fluctuating temperatures. Bulletin of Entomological Research 104(6):751.
  2. Mironidis, G. K., D. C. Stamopoulos, and M. Savopoulou-Soultani. 2010. Overwintering survival and spring emergence of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Northern Greece. Environmental Entomology 39(4):1068-1084.
  3. Mironidis, G., and M. Savopoulou-Soultani. 2012. Effects of constant and changing temperature conditions on diapause induction in Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Bulletin of Entomological Research 102(2):139.

If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.