June 10, 2015

June 10 Quiz — Cutworms

Can you identify the most common cutworm species found in Canadian canola crops?

1. Identify this cutworm:

Red-backed Cutworms (John Gavloski) smallPhoto credit: John Gavloski, MAFRD
2. Identify this cutworm:

Army cutworm (Joseph Berger-bugwood.org) smallPhoto credit: Joseph Berger
3. Identify this cutworm:

Dingy cutworm (Canadian National Collection-bugwood.org) smallPhoto credit: Canadian National Collection
4. Identify this cutworm:

Pale western cutworm (Frank Peairs-bugwood.org) smallPhoto credit: Frank Peairs
5. Identify this cutworm:

Bristly cutworm (James Kalisch-bugwood.org) smallPhoto credit: James Kalisch

 

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