Army Cutworm -

The ( Euxoa auxiliaris ) is a native North American insect known as a major agricultural pest in its larval stage and as the common miller moth in its adult stage . It earned the "army" name because large populations can move in masses to find new food sources. Life Cycle & Identification

Unlike many other species, the army cutworm has only and a unique migratory pattern. Army cutworm - Agricultural Biology army cutworm