Cotton Bollworm

The cotton bollworm is a moth whose caterpillars munch on all sorts of plants, especially crops like cotton and corn. It's a troublemaker for farmers across the globe, known by different names depending on where it shows up. This little insect is one of the most widespread crop pests around.

• Its caterpillars eat over 180 different plant species.
• Often called corn earworm when found in maize fields.
• Looks similar to its cousin Helicoverpa zea but is a different species.