A single, small but prominent white dot in the center of each fore wing. These moths are very pointed, reminding one of a delta winged jet. The moth has a wingspan of about 1 inch. This will help to determine when to scout for the larval stage. The irregular lines often shade into an olive-green.
Hind wings are white with some dark spots or irregular markings.
They hold their wings over them tent-like while at rest. Earworms are usually larger. Forewing dark and mottled with lighter markings, Hind wing thinly covered with whitish scales. Other Useful Resources Bessin, R. Beet Armyworm In Kentucky. Bessin, R. Predicting European Corn Borer Development.