What is a bronzed cutworm moth?

A bronzed cutworm moth is a noctuid moth whose larvae are cutworms that feed on seedlings, stems, and foliage in gardens and agricultural fields.

What damage do cutworms cause?

Cutworms often cut young plants at the soil line and may also feed on leaves, causing stand loss in gardens and crop fields.

Good sanitation, removing weeds and debris, and using physical barriers around seedlings can help reduce cutworm damage.

The Bronzed Cutworm Moth is a nocturnal moth whose larvae are cutworms that feed on agricultural crops and garden plants.

Adult moths have bronze or brown colored wings with subtle markings. Caterpillars are smooth-bodied and usually hide in soil during the day.

Bronzed cutworms occur across North America and are common in agricultural areas.

The life cycle includes egg, caterpillar, pupa, and adult stages typical of moths.

Cutworms can damage crops by cutting young plants at ground level.