Abstract:The beet armyworm Spodoptera exigua(Hb.) is a long distance migratory insect.Although the species does not have diapause state during winter,its long distance migratory ability enable it to attack crops in temperate regions.In recent years the damage area for the species have broadened every year in China,however the overwintering conditions to survive during winter have been questioned.The study was undertaken to understand how well the beet armyworm survives cold temperature,to do this,we determined the s...