IFAS Extension
Black Cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
John L. Capinera
Release Date: 12/1/2025
Agriculture
Abstract
The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.
About this Publication
This document is EENY-395, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 2006. Revised December 2018, June 2022, and March 2025. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
About the Authors
John L. Capinera, professor emeritus, Department of Entomology and Nematology; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.
How to Cite
Capinera, J. L. (2007). Black Cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). EDIS, 2007(6). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in703-2006
Authors
John Capinera
professor emeritus (deceased) of integrated pest management and former department chairman, UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology
Contacts
Elena Rhodes
staff
University of Florida
biological scientist III, Department of Entomology and Nematology