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Tobacco budworm - Moth
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Tobacco budworm

description Tobacco budworm Overview

The tobacco budworm, Chloridea virescens, is a noctuid moth described by Fabricius in 1777 and a major pest of tobacco and cotton in the Americas.

insights Ranking position

Tobacco budworm ranks #424 of 495 in the Moth ranking, behind Common Carpet, ahead of Pacific Tent Caterpillar Moth.

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How good is Tobacco budworm?
Tobacco budworm scores 3.88/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Moth category. Serious tobacco and cotton pest with resistance history; expert attention high, public and agricultural consensus largely negative.
What are the best alternatives to Tobacco budworm?
See our alternatives page for Tobacco budworm for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Cabbage looper, Soybean looper, Black cutworm.
How does Tobacco budworm compare to Cabbage looper?
See our detailed comparison of Tobacco budworm vs Cabbage looper with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
Is Tobacco budworm worth it in 2026?
With a score of 3.88/10, Tobacco budworm is a solid option in Moth. See all Moth ranked.

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