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Egyptian Cotton Leafworm

Spodoptera littoralis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (Israel, Yemen), and Europe (11 countries).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Insecta (แมลง)
Order
Lepidoptera (ผีเสื้อ)
Family
Noctuidae
Genus
Spodoptera
Species
Spodoptera littoralis (Egyptian Cotton Leafworm)

Names in Other Languages

French La Spodoptère littorale
German Baumwolleule

Similar Species in Spodoptera

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Beet Armyworm
Spodoptera exigua
Not Evaluated
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Yellow-Striped Armyworm
Spodoptera ornithogalli
Not Evaluated
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Dark Mottled Willow
Spodoptera cilium
Not Evaluated
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Fall Armyworm
Spodoptera frugiperda
Not Evaluated
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Sweetpotato Armyworm
Spodoptera dolichos
Not Evaluated
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Cutworm
Spodoptera litura
Not Evaluated
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Fireworm
Spodoptera eridania
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Egyptian Cotton Leafworm?
The scientific name of Egyptian Cotton Leafworm is Spodoptera littoralis. It belongs to the genus Spodoptera.
Where does Egyptian Cotton Leafworm live?
Egyptian Cotton Leafworm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (Israel, Yemen), and Europe (11 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Denmark, Equatorial Guinea, France, Germany, Israel, Madagascar.
What family does Egyptian Cotton Leafworm belong to?
Egyptian Cotton Leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis) belongs to the genus Spodoptera, which is part of the taxonomic family Noctuidae.
What kingdom does Egyptian Cotton Leafworm belong to?
Egyptian Cotton Leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Egyptian Cotton Leafworm?
The closest relatives of Egyptian Cotton Leafworm in the genus Spodoptera include Beet Armyworm, Yellow-Striped Armyworm, Dark Mottled Willow, Fall Armyworm, Sweetpotato Armyworm.

Native Range — 23 Countries

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Genus Spodoptera — 8 Species

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Beet Armyworm
Spodoptera exigua
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Yellow-Striped Armyworm
Spodoptera ornithogalli
NE 🐾
Dark Mottled Willow
Spodoptera cilium
NE 🐾
Fall Armyworm
Spodoptera frugiperda
NE 🐾
Sweetpotato Armyworm
Spodoptera dolichos
NE 🐾
Cutworm
Spodoptera litura
NE 🐾
Fireworm
Spodoptera eridania
NE
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Egyptian Cotton Leafworm
Spodoptera littoralis
NE
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