Biology of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Rearing on Artificial or Natural Diet in Laboratory

Background and Objective: Rearing insects in the laboratory is fundamental to solving problems related to basic and applied entomology. Helicoverpa armigera (Hbner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is considered as one of the most economically important pests for worldwide agriculture. Maintaining colonies of this insect in the laboratory allows advances in integrated pest management studies.