army cutworm

Noun	1.	army cutworm - noctuid moth larvae that travel in large groups and destroy grains and alfalfa in the Plains states Chorizagrotis auxiliaris cutworm - North American moth whose larvae feed on young plant stems cutting them off at the ground Chorizagrotis, genus Chorizagrotis - moths whose larvae are army cutworms
	2.	army cutworm - moth whose larvae destroy grains and forage plants Chorizagrotis auxiliaris noctuid, noctuid moth, owlet moth - usually dull-colored medium-sized nocturnal moth; the usually smooth-bodied larvae are destructive agricultural pests Chorizagrotis, genus Chorizagrotis - moths whose larvae are army cutworms

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