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Diamondback Moth Larvae

Safer® Brand has the facts you need about moth larvae, including how to identify damage caused by these pests, as well as the results of an infestation.

Moth larvae can be very destructive to gardens as they enjoy mining tunnels and feeding on the leaves of broccoli, cauliflower, and other plants of the cabbage family.

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Facts

Description | Reproduction | Habitat

So... What's a Diamondback Moth Larvae?

Diamondback moth larvae are in the stage between hatching from the eggs until reaching adulthood. Larvae are light green in color and measure 1/4"-1/3" in length.

Adult diamondback moths are grayish in color with light diamond marks on its wings. They measure up to 1/2" in length. Eggs are round and yellowish white.

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Reproduction Patterns of Diamondback Moths

Adult diamondback moths overwinter and in the spring, the females deposit their eggs on leaves. The eggs hatch in less than a week and the young larvae begin to feed, mining tunnels into the leaves of cabbage plants, broccoli, cauliflower, and other plants of the cabbage family.

Later, the larvae will eat holes in the leaves of those plants and eating parts of the plants' heads. This larval stage can last anywhere from 10 days to a month before they pupate.

Diamondback Moth

After 5-15 days of pupating, the adult diamondback moth emerges ready to mate and deposit her eggs, continuing the cycle. Adults may live anywhere from 2-8 weeks and there are usually about 3 to 6 generations of diamondback moths in a season.

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Diamondback Moth Larvae's Habitat

Diamondback moths can be found throughout the United States. Their favorite habitat is among gardens or fields of crucifers, including broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussel sprouts, and kale.

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