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PERIDROMA SAUCIA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-10-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Animal Pests (Crops)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- variegated cutworm
1, record 1, English, variegated%20cutworm
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... variegated cutworms are usually brown on the upper surface and cream-coloured on the lower surface. [They] also have a row of yellow spots down the back. 2, record 1, English, - variegated%20cutworm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The black cutworm and the variegated cutworm are the 2 most common species attacking vegetables although other species may be present in some areas. 2, record 1, English, - variegated%20cutworm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with the "variegated cutworm moth" which is the same insect but at the adult stage of its life. 3, record 1, English, - variegated%20cutworm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ver-gris panaché
1, record 1, French, ver%2Dgris%20panach%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le ver-gris panaché est d'habitude de couleur brune sur le dessus et crème sur le dessous. [Il] a également une rangée de points jaunes le long du dos. 2, record 1, French, - ver%2Dgris%20panach%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ver-gris noir et le ver-gris panaché sont les deux ravageurs les plus communs des légumes bien que d'autres espèces puissent être présentes dans certaines zones. 2, record 1, French, - ver%2Dgris%20panach%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-10-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Animal Pests (Crops)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- variegated cutworm moth
1, record 2, English, variegated%20cutworm%20moth
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The variegated cutworm moth is grayish-brown with dark mottled forewings and a brassy luster. 2, record 2, English, - variegated%20cutworm%20moth
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "variegated cutworm" which is the same insect but at the adult stage of its life. 3, record 2, English, - variegated%20cutworm%20moth
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- noctuelle blessée
1, record 2, French, noctuelle%20bless%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «ver-gris panaché» qui est le même insecte mais à un stade de croissance différent. 2, record 2, French, - noctuelle%20bless%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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