Harmful Effects of Diamondback moth

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Harmful Effects of Diamondback moth

Plutella xylostella

A species of Plutella, Also known as Lesser cabbage moth

Diamondback moth larvae feed on cruciferous vegetables, creating windowing and shot holes in leaves, which can lead to significant crop yield loss and require vigilant pest control.

What Type of Pest Is Diamondback moth?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, kale

Host Plants Organs

Leaves

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

When diamondback moth larvae infest cruciferous vegetables, they chew plant tissues, causing windowing and shot holes in leaves. In severe infestations, this leads to significant yield loss and compromised crop integrity . The damage can escalate quickly from mild to severe as larvae populations increase, necessitating vigilant pest control to protect human food sources.

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The wingspan is 1.4 - 1.7 cm.

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