About Apamea devastator Brace, 1819
Apamea devastator, commonly known as the glassy cutworm, is a moth species that belongs to the Noctuidae family. This moth is distributed in northeastern North America, with confirmed locations including Nova Scotia, Alberta, New York, Ohio, and Massachusetts. The wingspan of adult Apamea devastator ranges from 35 to 40 mm. Adult moths fly from May to September, with the exact flight period varying by location. The species' larval stage is a cutworm that feeds on a wide variety of grasses. This subterranean larva attacks the roots and basal stems of its host plants.
