cabbage worm
Green garden caterpillar
Cabbage worm refers to the larvae of several moth and butterfly species that feed on cabbage and related plants like broccoli, kale, and cauliflower.
The most common is the imported cabbageworm, the green caterpillar of the cabbage white butterfly.
They chew holes through leaves and can devastate crops: The cabbage worms destroyed half our garden this year.
Moth or butterfly young
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- larvalOf early insect stages
- instarArthropod developmental stage
- grubFood or larva
hatchling · brood · molt · moulting · eggs · hatching · host plant · brassica
Profound biological restructuring
- chrysalisPupal casing for metamorphosis
- pupaInsect's resting stage
- pupationMetamorphic encasement phase
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
butterfly · moth · emergence · imago · adult · eggs · generations · overwinter
Pest takeover situation
- crop damageHarm to cultivated plants
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
eradication · biological control · organic farming · row covers · hand-picking · neem oil · economic loss · garden pest
Mustard family vegetables
- broccoliCruciferous vegetable with florets
- kaleLoose-leafed cabbage relative
- cauliflowerCompact white vegetable head
- collardsLeafy cabbage relatives
kohlrabi · bok choy · mustard greens · vegetable garden · organic · harvest · planting · seedlings
caterpillar
Moth or butterfly young
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- larvalOf early insect stages
- instarArthropod developmental stage
grub · hatchling · brood · molt · moulting · eggs · hatching · host plant · brassica · crucifer
metamorphosis
Profound biological restructuring
- chrysalisPupal casing for metamorphosis
- pupaInsect's resting stage
- pupationMetamorphic encasement phase
cocoon · butterfly · moth · emergence · imago · adult · eggs · generations · overwinter · life cycle
infestation
Pest takeover situation
- crop damageHarm to cultivated plants
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
spray · eradication · biological control · organic farming · row covers · hand-picking · neem oil · economic loss · garden pest · vegetable pest
brassicas
Mustard family vegetables
- broccoliCruciferous vegetable with florets
- kaleLoose-leafed cabbage relative
- cauliflowerCompact white vegetable head
collards · kohlrabi · bok choy · mustard greens · vegetable garden · organic · harvest · planting · seedlings · transplants
cabbage wormcabbage moth
Butterfly larva eats brassicas
imago · cabbage butterfly · egg · pupa · chrysalis
cabbage wormbeneficial insect
Arthropod aiding agriculture
ladybug · pollinator · lacewing · earthworm