After a preoviposition period of three to four days, the female normally deposits most of her eggs during the first four to five days of life, but some oviposition occurs for up to three weeks.

What time of year do army worms come out?

This usually occurs during May and early June. Armyworms consume leaf tissue of corn plants. Feeding is usually confined to leaf margins, but in some instances, larvae may strip the plants entirely of leaf tissue.

What is the life cycle of armyworms?

Life Cycle

Fall armyworm adult moth The fall armyworm has four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Adult moths (Figure 3) are generally gray in color, with a 1½-inch wingspan and white underwings.