They have tube-shaped mouths that can pierce and suck.
Nymphs look like small adults.
Fat, smooth-skinned, gray, brown or black cutworm caterpillars are the larval stage of the owlet moth. All species secrete wax that forms a small, hard, circular shell or cap over the growing scale. Bad Bugs Insects that harm our gardens may multiply their damage through simply laying a lot of eggs, or they may make matters worse by having several complete generations in a year. Here's a look at some threats to your garden's health. A heavy infestation may cause deformity and stunting of tender growth or delay production of buds and fruit or cause them to drop.