Pale western cutworm
- Pronunciation
- /PALE WEST-ern CUT-worm/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Pale western cutworm
- Plural
- Pale western cutworms
Definition
A subterranean cutworm species (Agrotis orthogonia) that feeds on stems below ground, primarily affecting wheat crops in the northern plains states and southern Canada.
Etymology
Example
The pale western cutworm is a major pest of wheat in the northern plains states.
Related Terms
- Cutworms
- Agrotis
- Wheat
- Pest
Usage Notes
Pale western cutworms prefer denser vegetation for egglaying and larvae tend to feed further down on drier soils.