Cutworms and Armyworms of the PNW: Mythimna unipuncta, Dargida procintus, Dargida diffusa, Spodoptera praefica, Mamestra configurata, Apamea cogitata, Peridroma saucia

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Scientific Name: Noctua pronuba
Common Names:
               Large Yellow Underwing (adult)
               Winter Cutworm (larvae)

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EM9139

https://youtu.be/Au7S_UMNX2Q

Yellow underwing moths

larvae move in groups

extensive damage to lawns

cutworms curl into a 'C'

found on hazelnut Dec2016

at rest in soil during day

please contact me if sighted

Please report any sightings to jessica.green(AT)oregonstate(DOT)edu

For more information:

• Download the OSU Extension PUBLICATION #EM9139
• Visit the IDENTIFICATION page
• CONTACT me