Soybean Podworm, Helicoverpa zea The soybean podworm (Fig. 30) is the same insect as the cotton bollworm and corn earworm. The larva chews through the pod to  feed on the developing seeds and also feeds on leaves and flowers. Large larvae are green, yellowish, or black with cream-colored bands running along the sides. Larvae have … Continue reading Soybean Insects: Late-Season Pests (R1 to R7)