Meaning Of The Word Corn earworm

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corn earworm in American English
the larva of a noctuid moth (Heliothis zea), that feeds on corn ears and other crops
noun: the larva of a cosmopolitan noctuid moth, Heliothis zea, that is highly destructive to crops, esp. corn, cotton, and tomato

corn earworm in British English
noun: the larva of the noctuid moth Heliothis armigera, which feeds on maize and many other crop plants

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