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Cutworm

Photo by Boxyheadbry
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Field Notes

Description:

Brownish caterpillars that I suspect turn into moths.
About 3 cm long.
Eating my bluegrass and tomato plant leaves when they can.

I believe they are cutworms, but I do not know the exact species of moth.

Habitat:

Right now, some kentucky blue grass.

Notes:

Total gathered so far: 40+ in three sessions.

Species ID Suggestions

Fall Armyworm

Spodoptera frugiperda

Comments (2)

Hm! Or it could be a Cutworm. If so, does that make it a Cutter-pillar? hah.

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