<p>Helicoverpa zea - Corn Earworm - According to Wikipedia its the second most economically damaging insect pest in North America, chewing on a wide variety of crop plants.  This most certainly is true, but it also not a bad looking animal when viewed close up.  Perhaps we will take a little more time to think about this species now than have by simply labeling it a problem.   Specimens provided by Benzon Research. 
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</p><p><i>Further in Summer than the Birds</i>
Pathetic from the Grass
A minor Nation celebrates
Its unobtrusive Mass.
No Ordinance be seen
So gradual the Grace
A pensive Custom it becomes
Enlarging Loneliness.
Antiquest felt at Noon
When August burning low
Arise this spectral Canticle
Repose to typify
Remit as yet no Grace
No Furrow on the Glow
Yet a Druidic Difference
Enhances Nature now
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<pre>      -- Emily Dickinson
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</p><p><br></p><p><br><b>Contact information:</b>  
Sam Droege  
sdroege@usgs.gov
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