Beet Armyworm, Cabbage Looper, Diamondback Moth, Fall Armyworm, Imported Cabbage Worm, Tomato Fruitworm, Tomato Pinworm

Beet Armyworm

• Dark-headed, green or black in color.
• Small black spots on each side of the second segment behind the head.
• Four pairs of prolegs.
• May have three light stripes (running lengthwise).

Cabbage Looper

• Green caterpillar with several white stripes (lengthwise).
• Three pairs of prolegs.
• Body tapers from rear to front.

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Diamondback Moth

• Green larva with small white patches.
• Five pairs of prolegs.
• Body tapers at both ends.Green, brown, or black
  caterpillar.

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Fall Armyworm

• Green, brown, or black caterpillar.
• Five pairs of prolegs.
• Black stripe down each side of its body and a yellowish stripe down its back.
• Distinct inverted "Y" on head.

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Imported Cabbage Worm

• Velvety green larva has a faint yellow stripe down its back and a row of faint yellow spots on each side.
• Five pairs of prolegs.

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Tomato Fruitworm

• Orange, turns purplish black as it matures.
• Purplish markings along the body.
• Very active, wriggles when touched.Dark-headed, green or black in color.

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Tomato Pinworm

• Orange, turns purplish black as it matures.
• Purplish markings along the body.
• Very active, wriggles when touched.Dark-headed, green or black in color.

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• DOT Shipping [.pdf]
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• Avaunt® for Vegetables: Worm ID Guide
• Avaunt® for Vegetables: Case Studies
• Avaunt® for Fruit: Pest ID Guide

• The DuPont Minute:
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