army cutworm

Noun

Meaning

larvae (of a noctuid moth) that travel in large groups and destroy grains and alfalfa in the midwestern states

Synonyms

Hypernyms

Examples

Farmers and ranchers know the army cutworm, which in its caterpillar state can devour key crops like corn, alfalfa and canola. Source: Internet

Turns out there’s an interesting high-country delicacy they love — army cutworm moths. Source: Internet

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