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ˈkʌtˌwɜrmcut·worm
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cutwormnoun
North American moth whose larvae feed on young plant stems cutting them off at the ground
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cutwormnoun
the larva of any of many moths ,of the family Noctuidae, that is an agricultural pest
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Cutworm
Cutworms are moth larvae that hide under litter or soil during the day, coming out in the dark to feed on plants. A larva typically attacks the first part of the plant it encounters, namely the stem, often of a seedling, and consequently cuts it down; hence the name cutworm. Cutworms are not worms, biologically speaking, but caterpillars.
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cutworm
Cutworms are the larvae of many species of moths in the family Noctuidae. They are characterized by their soft, fat, and curved bodies, and are known to pose a significant threat to a variety of crops as they tend to eat the stems and leaves of young plants, often cutting them down, hence the name "cutworm". The term is applied to larvae irrespective of their specific species, making it a very broad category within the insect world.
Webster Dictionary
Cutwormnoun
a caterpillar which at night eats off young plants of cabbage, corn, etc., usually at the ground. Some kinds ascend fruit trees and eat off the flower buds. During the day, they conceal themselves in the earth. The common cutworms are the larvae of various species of Agrotis and related genera of noctuid moths
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Cutworm
Cutworms are not worms, biologically speaking, but caterpillars; they are moth larvae that hide under litter or soil during the day, coming out in the dark to feed on plants. A larva typically attacks the first part of the plant it encounters, namely the stem, often of a seedling, and consequently cuts it down; hence the name cutworm.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cutworm in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cutworm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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