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Vol. 23, No. 1, March 21, 2008
 
Last fall’s winter cutworm outbreak
Howard Russell, Diagnostic Services
 
Box elder bug eating cutworm
Even boxelder bugs couldn't resist nibbling on the abdundant winter cutworm.  Photo by Duke Elsner, MSU/E Grand Traverse County
Cutworm head view Cutworm side view Cutworm top view
The winter cutworm: dorsal view, side view and close up of the head.  Photos credit: Chris DiFonzo.
Cutworm damage to alphalpha Cutworm damage to rye

Winter cutworm feeding damage to first year alfalfa.  Photo credit: Jerry Lindquist.

Winter cutworm feeding damage to rye. Photo credit: Norm Meyer
Winter cutworms cutworms

Cold stricken winter cutworms on a bag of stored silage.  Photo credit: Jerry Lindquist.

Winter cutworms gathering on a homeowner sidewalk.  Photo credit: Jill O’Donnell.
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3/24/08