Damage of western yellowstriped
armyworm or beet
armyworm
Identification tip: Armyworms often feed externally
on fruit, leaving relatively neat holes that usually
do not contain feces, and leave shallow dry scars.
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Cutworm
damage
Cutworms chew on stems of young plants. On mature plants,
they can also feed on fruit touching the ground.
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Tomato fruitworm damage
Identification tip: Tomato fruitworms typically
feed inside the fruit, creating a water cavity contaminated
with feces.
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