and garden pests. They are 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 caterpillars, often with longitudinal stripes, up to 2.5 cm (1 inch) in length. There are many variations across the genera. Pest Control While there are pesticides which can control these in… (More on Cutworm)