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Western Corn Rootworm

Photo: Randy A Nonenmacher · iNaturalist · CC BY

Insects and other invertebrates

Western Corn Rootworm

Diabrotica virgifera

Observations in the area
1
Last sighting
8 July 2024
Category
Insects and other invertebrates
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The species

The Western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, is one of the most devastating corn rootworm species in North America, especially in the midwestern corn-growing areas such as Iowa. A related species, the Northern corn rootworm, D. barberi co-inhabits in much of the range, and is fairly similar in biology.

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