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What grubs are these #870369
Asked May 28, 2024, 9:25 AM EDT
Sherburne County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thank you for your question.
It looks like you found black cutworm in pupa stage.
Most of the potential risk is to corn crops. However, the larvae (caterpillars) that emerge from the pupa can feed on a wide range of broadleaf and grass crops, weeds and other plants.
Here are some recommendations for cutworm response in the home garden.