With numerous reports of caterpillar activity in maize crops, growers need to remain vigilant and ensure they correctly identify species. That is the warning from Hutchinsons agronomist & technical support adviser, Amie Hunter. She cautions that in most cases, the predominant species found are Silver-Y and Beet Armyworm. However, with the concerns over European Corn Borer, and the notifiable pest of Fall Armyworm, correct identification is important. These caterpillar species can sometimes look very similar, and colour alone cannot be relied upon as an indicator of species. “The key is to check the leg configuration, particularly the fleshy prolegs towards…