cutworm

• Eine Mottenart, deren Larven junge Pflanzenstängel an der Erdoberfläche durchtrennen und so die Pflanzen abtöten.

A North American moth whose larvae feed on young plant stems, cutting them off at the ground.

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   The caterpillar of various noctuid moths that feeds on the stems of young plants, often cutting them off at ground level.

   Larve bestimmter Nachtfalter

   • The cutworm destroyed the entire row of seedlings overnight.
   • Farmers use special barriers to protect crops from cutworms.
   • Cutworms are most active during the night, feeding on tender stems.