Cabbage Moth (Mamestra brassicae, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 14-22mm.
Foodplant(s): cabbages (Brassica spp.), crucifers (Cruciferae), herbaceous plants
Flying: Two/three generations, May-July and August-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Lowland areas, gardens, farmland and woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Dark Brocade Mniotype adusta (=Blepharita)

White Colon Sideridis turbida (=albicolon)

73.274 (BF2154) Cabbage Moth Mamestra brassicae, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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