Can anyone confirm if this is Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) or not?

30 August 2022 0 6K Report

I know Spodoptera frugiperda can look similar to close species like S. exigua, S. litura, and corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea).

If anyone can confirm with the images (attached).

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