Fall armyworm

The fall armyworm is a kind of caterpillar that eats crops like corn, rice, and wheat. They are called armyworms because when they move from one plant to another, it looks like an army marching.

Armyworms are really small when they first hatch, just a few millimeters long. But they grow very fast and can get to be about an inch long. They are usually green or brown and have a few stripes down their body.

These little caterpillars are bad news for farmers because they eat a lot and can quickly destroy a whole field of crops. They can also be hard to get rid of because they burrow into the plant and are hard to see.

To protect their crops, farmers use pesticides or other methods to get rid of the armyworms. Sometimes they use special bacteria or fungus that only attack the armyworms and leave the plants alone.

The fall armyworm is a very common pest in many parts of the world and can cause a lot of damage if not managed properly.