They may tunnel beneath the soil dragging parts of plants with them. Adult cutworm moths have dark gray or brown front wings with irregular spots or bands, and lighter hind wings. They may also bore into heads, and some species may damage leaves. After the crop is up, look around for wilted plants or plants with severed stems. Dig around the base of injured plants and sift soil for these pests.
Cutworms hide during the day and are found on the plants mostly at night.
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