When disturbed the larvae of most species will curl up into a C-shape. The larvae are primarily nocturnal and will hide under plant debris and within soil cracks and crevasses during the day. The larvae are dingy, grayish-black and smooth-skinned and may reach 2 inches in length. The moths are gray or brownish in appearance, although the hind wings are light gray or silverish in appearance. They are common moths found around porch lights. Adults are typical “miller” type moths from the family Noctuidae.
There are a number of species of cutworm that may be encountered in Texas. Photo credit: Robert Bowling, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServiceArticle author: David Kerns, Tyler Mays Most recently reviewed by: Suhas Vyavhare & Kate Crumley (2020) Common Name(s): army cutworm, Black Cutworm, Cutworms, dingy cutworm, granulate cutworm, mesquite cutworm, pale western cutworm, variegated cutworm Description
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