Cabbage Cluster Moth
Common NameCabbage Cluster Moth
Scientific NameCrocidolomia suffusalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsorange, brown, cream
HabitatAgricultural fields, gardens, disturbed areas with host plants
Geographic RangeTropical and subtropical Asia (e.g., India, Southeast Asia) and parts of Africa
Host Plantscabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, mustard, radish, kale
Flight PeriodMultiple generations throughout the year in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae, known as cabbage cluster caterpillars, feed gregariously on cruciferous plants, often forming webs. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or within the web on the host plant.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled orange-brown forewings with specific darker markings, and its association with cruciferous host plants as a pest species.
Description
A small moth with mottled orange-brown and cream forewings, featuring darker brown markings and a somewhat cryptic appearance. The hindwings are typically paler.
