Cutworms?

[mrbadexample]

Can anyone tell me if these are cutworms? I found them munching on my lavender:





I didn't know what they were, so didn't harm them. I did put them back on a patio weed, well away from my lavender though.

[sweetiepea]

They do look like them but being no expert can't say for definate.

Is your lavender well established? I only ask because I thought cutworms preferred seedling/young tender shoots. ???? If they are cutworms, try putting collars around your young plants to help prevent the blighters attacking. Another thing I've heard of - but not tried - is spinkling cinnamon on the earth around the plants.

[mrbadexample]

I bought the lavender from the Gardener's World show at the NEC last year. They're still quite small, and haven't flowered yet. I'm pretty sure I've picked them all off now.

[pauco]

Good food for most of the Tit/Family, & Robins.

paul.

[ginger ninger]

They look like cut worm to me. Have a look at this, it gives good advice how to control them and what they like to eat.

[Two_Sheds]

Yes, they is bad guys, chuck them on the bird table