Keywords
Noctuidae
owlets
cutworms
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Abstract
The soybean looper, Chrysodeixis includens (Walker), is a light to dark green caterpillar which derives its name from its preferred host plant (soybean, Glycine max) and the looping movement it makes while in motion. Includes: Introduction - Distribution - Description and Life Cycle - Hosts - Damage and Economic Importance - Management - Selected References
Also published on the Featured Creatures website at http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/field/soybean_looper.htm
Original publication date November 2017. Revised March 2021.
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