What is another word for pseudaletia?
Pronunciation: [sjˌuːdɐlˈiːʃə] (IPA) 
Pseudaletia, a genus of the Noctuidae family of moths, is commonly known as corn earworms. They are crop pests that commonly attack maize, cotton and sorghum plants. Synonyms of the word Pseudaletia include Heliothis armigera, Heliothis zea, and Helicoverpa zea. These pests are found in North, Central, and South America, and cause significant damage to agricultural crops. Farmers employ various methods such as crop rotation, use of genetically modified crops and insecticides to combat Pseudaletia larvae. These measures are necessary to protect the crops and assure a better yield for farmers in the future.
