Cutworms

 Cutworms are the larval forms of several species of moths, They are destructive pests that damage many different types of plants.  Cutworms can plague lawns and gardens from early spring through fall. Smaller caterpillars eat leaf tissue and larger larvae mainly feed on stems and cut-off plants. Cutworms appear to be more numerous in fields having plant residue and weed growth during the preceding fall, winter, or early spring.