
Heliothis punctifera (Walker, 1857) or the lesser budworm, is an Australian moth of the family Noctuidae; one of the most migratory families of insects. It is considered a pest species to agricultural crops, however, due to its inland habitat, is found to be less damaging to agricultural areas than other species of the genus.
Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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Uploaded Sep 7, 2025. Captured Sep 7, 2025 16:05 in 72 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.