Spodoptera exigua

(Hübner, [1808])
Beet Armyworm

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Larval substrate: A huge variey of different crops and herbaceous plants, incl. Allium (Onion), Beta (Beet), Phaseolus (Bean), Solanum tuberosum (Potato), Zea mays (Corn)
Phenology: Adult: 7/17 to 11/06 (19 records)

Comment: A serious agricultural pest

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1973
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Essex, Suffolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 45