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cutworm

 

[ หˆkสŒtหŒwษœrm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

pest control

A cutworm is the larval stage of certain moths, particularly in the family Noctuidae. These insects are known for their destructive feeding habits, often cutting through plant stems close to the ground. They typically feed on young plants, making them a significant pest in gardens and agricultural crops. Cutworms are mostly nocturnal, hiding in the soil during the day and emerging at night to feed. Effective management of cutworms often involves cultural practices, insecticides, and biological control methods.

Synonyms

larva, moth caterpillar, pest

Examples of usage

  • The cutworm damaged my vegetable garden.
  • Farmers are worried about cutworm infestations this season.
  • I used a pesticide to control the cutworm population.
  • Preventing cutworms requires diligent soil management.
  • Cutworms can devastate young plants if left unchecked.

Translations

Translations of the word "cutworm" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lagarta cortadeira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคŸเคตเคฐเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Raupe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ulat pemotong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒัะตะฝะธั†ั-ะบะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gฤ…sienica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒƒใƒˆใƒฏใƒผใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chenille ร  couper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oruga cortadora

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kesici tฤฑrtฤฑl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปท์›œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฑู‚ุฉ ุงู„ู‚ุทุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ housenka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรบsenica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ‡่™ซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ caterpillar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skurรฐormur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตััƒัˆั– า›าฑั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜ แƒญแƒ˜แƒแƒงแƒ”แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™sici qurdu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oruga cortadora

Etymology

The term 'cutworm' originates from the early 1900s, deriving its name from the behavior of its larvae, which appear to cut down young plants during their feeding. The prefix 'cut' refers to the act of severing plant stems, while 'worm' denotes the larval form of certain insects. Cutworms are primarily associated with agricultural contexts, especially in North America, where they have been recognized as significant pests. The understanding of their life cycle and feeding habits has evolved over time, and integrated pest management strategies have been developed to mitigate their impact on crops. As these pests have adapted to various agricultural practices, research continues to focus on effective control methods that minimize damage while preserving crop yield.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,775 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.