Quick Intro
Physical Description
Larvae
- green and velvety-looking
- start out small, but can get up to an inch long
- often a yellow stripe can be seen running down their back
- move slowly
Species & Taxonomy
- Kingdom:
- Phylum:
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- Genus Species: Pieris rapae
Lifecycle
Plants Affected
Plants Unaffected
Geographical Range
Signs & Symptoms
Whole Plant
Leaves
- often feed along the midrib of the leaf, toward the base
Flowers
Fruit
Roots/Tubers
How to Positively Identify
Treatment
Prevention & Control
Cultural Controls:
Habitat:
Temperature & Humidity:
