cutworms

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Definition of cutworms in English English dictionary: plural of cutworm
cutworm: North American moth whose larvae feed on young plant stems cutting them off at the ground
cutworm: A caterpillar which at night eats off young plants of cabbage, corn, etc
cutworm: the larva of any of many moths ,of the family Noctuidae, that is an agricultural pest
cutworm: usually at the ground
cutworm: The common cutworms are the larvæ of various species of Agrotis and related genera of noctuid moths
cutworm: During the day, they conceal themselves in the earth
cutworm: {i} larva of a moth
cutworm: Larva of certain species of owlet moths (family Noctuidae). The cutworm (not a true worm) is a serious insect pest of tobacco and other crops. Some species attack such plants as corn, grasses, tomatoes, and beans at night, severing roots and stems near ground level. Other species live underground and feed on plant roots
cutworm: Some kinds ascend fruit trees and eat off the flower buds