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Beet Armyworm

Spodoptera exigua

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About

The Beet Armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) is a species in the genus Spodoptera. Inhabits tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Spodoptera exigua.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Mexico, United States).

🇩🇿 Algeria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇹🇩 Chad 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇺🇸 United States 🇾🇪 Yemen

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Spodoptera exigua (Beet Armyworm)

Names in Other Languages

French noctuelle exiguë

German Knöterich-Seidenglanzeule

Similar Species in Spodoptera

Egyptian Cotton Leafworm

Spodoptera littoralis

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Fall Armyworm

Spodoptera frugiperda

Yellow-Striped Armyworm

Spodoptera ornithogalli

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Beet Armyworm?

The scientific name of Beet Armyworm is Spodoptera exigua. It belongs to the genus Spodoptera.

Where does Beet Armyworm live?

Beet Armyworm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Mexico, United States).. Countries include Algeria, Belgium, Cabo Verde, Chad, Congo (DRC), Denmark, Mauritius, Mexico, Norway, Portugal.

What family does Beet Armyworm belong to?

Beet Armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) belongs to the genus Spodoptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Noctuidae.

What kingdom does Beet Armyworm belong to?

Beet Armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Beet Armyworm?

The closest relatives of Beet Armyworm in the genus Spodoptera include Cutworm, Dark Mottled Willow, Egyptian Cotton Leafworm, Fall Armyworm, Fireworm.