Team:NCTU Formosa/Achievement

Spread:This moths has a natural range across Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Characteristics:The larva is green, khaki, grey-brown or brown with dark spots^(1)(2)(3). The topside is darker than the bottom side and a yellow or light brown stripe goes round the middle portion by the spots.

Damage:The caterpillar of this species is seen as a pest for commercial agriculture. Often referred to as the "imported cabbageworm" they are a serious pest to cabbage and other mustard family crops. It can also be a pest of cultivated brassicas and sweet peas, but it feeds on a wide range of other plants.

Control: Organic controls⁽⁴⁾ for cabbage worms include handpicking, excluding them with row cover barriers, or treating with a Bt pesticide. Cabbage worms are found throughout North America, and more than one species may be found in the same garden.