Soybean is an established crop with a high production value in the United States. The insects that utilize soybean as a food source have changed drastically over the last 20 yr. Much of the extension literature summarizing pest species distribution and abundance is out of date. This article provides profiles for five common soybean caterpillars, including description, life cycle, and injury to plants.

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美国大豆中常见毛虫的鉴定与生物学

大豆在美国是一种具有高产值的成熟作物。在过去 20 年中，以大豆为食物来源的昆虫发生了巨大变化。总结害虫物种分布和丰度的许多扩展文献已经过时。本文提供了五种常见大豆毛虫的概况，包括描述、生命周期和对植物的伤害。