Heliothis is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae.

Some species originally in this genus have been moved to other genera, see Chloridea and Helicoverpa.

[1] Several species of moths of agricultural importance that used to be placed in this genus now are classified as members of the genus Helicoverpa, such as the corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea.

[2] The species subflexa, tergemina, and virescens are now members of the genus Chloridea.

Palpi porrect (extending forward) and second joint evenly clothed with long hair.