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Cabbage > Leaves > Opaque to white leaves
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Diamondback Moth
Plutella xylostella
- Larvae feed on leaves, turning tissue opaque/white color
- Affected tissue eventually falls out resulting in small holes
- Larvae feed on developing heads which can cause deformities
- Larvae are up to 1/3 inch and pale green in color
- Present throughout the growing season
- More information on Diamondback Moth
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Powdery Mildew
Erysiphe polygoni
- White to gray powdery felt in spots, blotches or complete covering of leaves
- Initially pale yellow spots on leaves
- Spots develop on underside of leaves, or on shaded leaves first