Genetic hybridization between C and R strains of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) in Burkina Faso
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith), is a devastating pest that causes significant crop losses and threatens food security throughout sub-Saharan Africa. In Burkina Faso, FAW is present since 2017, but its diversity is poorly understood, which complicates control efforts. Morphological i...