Cutworm
Catalogue Type
Plant Pests Catalogue
Scientific Name
Agrotis Spp.
Family
Noctuidae
Distinguishing Characters
The bodies of cutworms are cylindrical and may vary in length from 3.2 to 38.1 mm depending on the species.
Often, 3 or 4 different sizes of cutworm will be noted.
Cutworms may lack any visible markings or may be distinctly marked with spots or stripes.
Color may range from black, gray, and brown to nearly white or translucent
Often, 3 or 4 different sizes of cutworm will be noted.
Cutworms may lack any visible markings or may be distinctly marked with spots or stripes.
Color may range from black, gray, and brown to nearly white or translucent
Host Crop
corn, soybeans, and tobacco, fennel,they can damage a wide range of vegetable crops
Order
Lepidoptera
Photo of Insect
Photo of Damaged Crop
