cabbageworm
Brassica pest larva
A cabbageworm is the larva of any of several moths or butterflies that feeds on cabbage and related plants in the mustard family.
The most common is the imported cabbageworm, the green caterpillar of the cabbage white butterfly, a familiar garden pest that chews ragged holes in leaves.
Home gardeners and farmers alike contend with cabbageworms, which can devastate crops if left unchecked.
Moth or butterfly young
- metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
- pupaInsect's resting stage
- chrysalisPupal casing for metamorphosis
- moltingPeriodic shedding of covering
instar · imported · green · velvety · frass · feeding · mandible · segmented
Openings through material
- chewedCrushed with teeth
- defoliationLoss of foliage
- skeletonizedReduced to structural remains
- frassArthropod excrement and debris
wilting · stunted · marketability · excrement · contamination
Loose-leafed cabbage relative
- broccoliCruciferous vegetable with florets
- cauliflowerCompact white vegetable head
- collardCabbage-family cooking green
- kohlrabiBulbous-stemmed brassica vegetable
turnip · radish · arugula · napa · cruciferous · Brassicaceae
Pest takeover situation
- brassicasMustard family vegetables
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- controlAuthority to direct
eradication · management · monitoring · handpicking · neem · scouting · threshold · prevention
caterpillar
Moth or butterfly young
- metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
- pupaInsect's resting stage
- chrysalisPupal casing for metamorphosis
molting · instar · imported · green · velvety · frass · feeding · mandible · segmented · egg
holes
Openings through material
- chewedCrushed with teeth
- defoliationLoss of foliage
- skeletonizedReduced to structural remains
frass · wilting · stunted · marketability · excrement · contamination
kale
Loose-leafed cabbage relative
- broccoliCruciferous vegetable with florets
- cauliflowerCompact white vegetable head
- collardCabbage-family cooking green
kohlrabi · turnip · radish · arugula · napa · cruciferous · Brassicaceae
infestation
Pest takeover situation
- brassicasMustard family vegetables
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
control · eradication · management · monitoring · handpicking · neem · scouting · threshold · prevention · deterrent
- caterpillarscaterpillar, inchworm, silkworm, inchworms, hornworm
cabbagewormbeneficial insect
Arthropod aiding agriculture
pollinator · ladybug · honeybee · lacewing · praying mantis