Large Yellow Underwing (Caterpillar)

Gardens, meadows, pastures, and agricultural land

Broadleaf plants, grasses, and vegetables including lettuce, cabbage, and potatoes

Mainly nocturnal; they are known as 'cutworms' because they cut through the stems of young plants at soil level during the night and hide in the soil during the day.

Potential agricultural and garden pest that can damage crops; they benefit the ecosystem by providing a food source for birds, bats, and small mammals.