False
armyworm (Leucania loreyi), varies in colour. It is usually pale pinkish
with longitudinal stripes and bands, similar to the fall armyworm. They also
produce excrement in whorls. Moths are brownish in colour and lay eggs in
masses on plants (not covered). Pupae are found in the soil or on plants.
False armyworm, D.Visser, ARC-VOP, Roodeplaat.
