Cabbage Moth
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| Cabbage Moth | |
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| A Cabbage Moth | |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Mamestra |
| Species: | Mamestra brassicae |
The Cabbage Moth tends to burrow into the heart of your plants.
Identifying Features[edit | edit source]
Tunnelled holes are visible in the heart of the plant. Some leaf damage may occur.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
None.
Prevention[edit | edit source]
The simplest method is to check leaves regularly and remove and destroy any eggs or larvae found. A variety of sprays are available, but the best preventative method is to net plants either individually or across whole beds.
Examples[edit | edit source]
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