Crocidolomia pavonana (Fabricius)
(=Crocidolomia binotalis (Zeller))

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Evergestinae

Common names

Cabbage cluster caterpillar, cabbage leaf webber

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Cruciferous crops (Brassicaceae) like cabbage, cauliflower, mustard, kale, radish, turnip, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collards, etc.

Early stage larvae feed on the undersides of leaves and later feed on the remaining parts and also the central shoot. The larva is greenish with yellowish white stripes and black spots.

Pest status

A major pest of cruciferous crops.

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