Glassy cutworm moth

Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Grasslands and Prairies

Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Grasslands and Prairies

Most glassy cutworm moth are attracted to light, so light traps at night can be an effective way to attract and capture them. Additionally, the use of pheromone traps can work well since these creatures rely on chemical communication for mating.

The egg stage of glassy cutworm moth is often found on food plants where the female lays her eggs. Once hatched, the larvae, also known as caterpillars, feed on the host plants, usually found in agricultural areas or meadows. They often reside on or near the chosen foliage they consume. Searching for the pupae would require looking into the soil or leaf litter, as they typically pupate in these locations, camouflaged or buried. The adult moths, however, are nocturnal and are attracted to light sources, so they might be observed near lamps or other light fixtures in the vicinity of their larval food sources at night.

The best time to find adult glassy cutworm moth is at night since they are nocturnal and more active in the dark. For finding eggs or caterpillars, daylight hours are more appropriate when they are feeding on host plants.