yellowstriped armywormYellowstriped Armyworms: Yellowstriped armyworms are common in Missisippi cotton fields throughout the growing season, but seldom occur in damaging numbers. They are easily identified by the absence of body hairs and the distinct yellow stripe that runs along either side of the body. Yellowstriped armyworms can be easily distinguished from beet armyworms by the white inverted "Y" that appears on the head capsule, similar to that found on fall armyworms. Southern armyworm is another armyworm that occasionally occurs in Mississippi cotton, though rarely at treatable levels. This armyworm, which because of its large egg masses is often found in large clusters, is highly variable in color and markings.