Dec 22, 2014
black cutworm, top_2014-06-04-19.53.29 ZS PMax by Sam Droege on Flickr.
Agrotis ipsilon - Black Cutworm - Another major crop pest. This species moves into northern parts of North America after overwintering in Texas and Mexico and then pulls off a couple of generations in weedy fields and particularly impacting newly planted corn. Yet another pest that looks rather beautiful when viewed up close.
Also known as Ipsilon Dart.