Likely cutworm caterpillar

Gardens, lawns, crop fields, and other areas with grasses or low-growing plants; larvae often hide in soil or debris by day.

Larvae feed on leaves and stems, often cutting young plants near ground level; adults generally feed on nectar.

Caterpillars curl into a C-shape when disturbed and are mostly active at night. They pupate in soil, with adults emerging as moths.

Some species are significant garden and crop pests; they are not dangerous to people and serve as food for birds and other predators.