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Imported cabbageworm

Artogeia rapae

Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org

Russ Ottens, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org

Description: Up to 1 inch long.

Where/When: The larva prefers cole crops, such as cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, rutabaga, radishes, turnips, collards, horseradish, and other crucifers. The larva is active from June until the end of the growing season.

Significance: Damage may result in stunted growth; reduced yield; death of young seedlings; and malformation of cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower.

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