They feed primarily at night. During the day, cutworms are usually found in the top inch or two of soil near injured plants. Black cutworm and damaged plant. Most cutworms are gray to black and curl up when disturbed. Adult and immature vegetable weevils can damage the leaves of newly set plants.
Immature weevils are pale green, legless grubs with dark heads.
Adult vegetable weevil. Vegetable weevil damage. Slugs, which also damage leaves, are most common in wet weather. Slugs hide beneath the soil or in trash during the day. Slime trails may be the best clue to their presence.