Helicoverpa armigera (Hűbner, 1808) – Słonecznica orężówka

Information in Alien Species in Poland database are purely scientific and not legally binding.

Status

The species is native to some parts of Poland and alien to other parts of Poland; the assessment refers to area where it is alien

There are records of unintentional introductions with imported ornamental plants. The species was also recorded in corn fields, which may be a result of long-distance migration from subtropics or tropics.

Currently present in the environment

Reproducing in the environment

Numbers or/and range trends unknown

Partial develompent of one generation is possible in Poalnd, although establishment is unlikely due to adverse winter conditions.

Occurrence

Map of occurrence

Areas on the map correspond to pemanent occurrence of the species. Points on the map indicate introduction places and/or single records of the species; they do not always correspond to current presence of the species in a given locality.

Information that could update the map of occurence of the species can be sent to ias@iop.krakow.pl

References

  • Bereś P. 2008. Słonecznica orężówka (Helicoverpa armigera Hübner) – kwarantannowy szkodnik kukurydzy. Progress in Plant Protection 48: 90-93.
  • Bereś P.K. 2008. Słonecznica orężówka (Helicoverpa armigera Hüb.) – kwarantannowy szkodnik kukurydzy Progress in Plant Protection 48: 90-93. link
  • Łabanowski G. 2009. Szkodniki roślin ozdobnych zawlekane do polskich szklarni. Progress in Plant Protection 1714-1723. link
  • Mapa Bioróżnorodności [online] 2015. Krajowa Sieć Informacji o Bioróżnorodności link

Life form: Insect

Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae