[A new cell line from Heliothis armigera (Hubn.) pupa ovaries].

The new continuous cells line derived from insect cells is perspective for the production of nuclear polyhedrosis viruses. The culture was prepared by fragmentation and trypsin treatment of the ovaries of Heliothis armigera (Hubn.) pupa with subsequent inoculation of viable cells in nutrient medium. By the present time the culture has undergone more than 100 passages in vitro and is characterized by all parameters required in a present-day passport.