Descriptionįirst-instar western bean cutworm are dark brown, with diamond-shaped markings on their back. It feeds primarily on corn ears, chewing and scarring kernels, predisposing the ear to fungal and mold infections. Unlike other cutworms, the western bean cutworm is a late-season pest of corn. The western bean cutworm is a severe pest of corn and dry beans, affecting both crop yield and quality. Growers in Illinois counties along the eastern border of Iowa should be aware of the potential for thiscorn insect pest to make its way into Illinois. Over the past several years, it has become established in Iowa and has moved steadily from west to east, having been discovered in southeastern Iowa in 2004. Historically, the western bean cutworm was only a pest in the western Corn Belt. IPM : Field Crops : Western Bean Cutworm (Loxagrotis albicosta Smith)ĭownload a printable version of this document (Adobe PDF, 268 kb)
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