Western corn rootworm larvae (IMAGE) Ecological Society of America Caption Larvae of western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, feeding on corn roots. Credit Photo by Stephen Ausmus, USDA Agricultural Research Service Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.