The term cutworm's used for the larvae of many species of moth. Most cutworms are in the moth family Noctuidae, however, many noctuid larvae aren't cutworms. Cutworms are notorious agricultural and garden pests. They're voracious leaf, bud, and stem feeders and can destroy entire plants. They get their name from their habit of "cutting" off a seedling at ground level by chewing through the stem. Some species are subterranean and eat roots. Cutworms are usually green, brown, or yellow soft-bodied… (More on Cutworm)