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ˈɪərˌwɜrmcorn ear·worm

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  1. corn earworm, cotton bollworm, tomato fruitworm, tobacco budworm, vetchworm, Heliothis zianoun

    larva of a noctuid moth; highly destructive to especially corn and cotton and tomato crops

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  1. corn earworm

    A corn earworm, scientifically known as Helicoverpa zea, is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae. It is most commonly known as a pest to corn, cotton, tomato and other agricultural crops. Originating from the Americas, it has a wide range of host plants and is now distributed worldwide. The larvae stage of corn earworm causes the most damage. They usually feed on the silks, kernels and cobs of the corn, leading to significant crop loss and reduced yield. They are named "earworms" due to their habit of burrowing into corn ears and feeding on their host plants from within.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of corn earworm in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of corn earworm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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