cutworm

cutworm Definition

cut·worm (-wʉrm′)

noun

any of a number of soil-dwelling caterpillars (family Noctuidae) that feed on young plants of cabbage, corn, etc., cutting them off at ground level

cutworm Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

black: Herculex I protects against several insect pests, including European and southwestern corn borer, western bean cutworm and black cutworm.

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