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The army cutworm is the moth species Euxoa auxiliaris, a member of the family Noctuidae. Its caterpillars are agricultural pests that feed on plants, while the adult moths are commonly known as miller moths and undertake seasonal migrations. In the Rocky Mountains, migrating adults form an important...
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Agricultural cutworm with notable outbreaks, though less infamous than fall armyworm; moderate pest reputation dominates consensus.
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The black cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel, 1766), is a noctuid moth with a wide distribution in temperate regions. Its caterpillar is the damaging life stage: it feeds near the soil surface, attacks many crops and weeds, and can sever young corn seedlings at the stem. The species is therefore rel...
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Common cutworm pest damaging seedlings and turf; broad recognition in agriculture but little positive public reputation.
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