Cross-striped Cabbageworm Moth Larva (Evergestis rimosalis)

This chubby little larva was chowing down on my Collard Greens (Brassica oleracea) from the farm CSA! What a beautiful little gift with our food share!

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Ferdy Christant

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Whoa, this shot is just perfectly executed, be proud! Posted 3 months ago
1. Lisa Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Awww thank you! Posted 3 months ago

Christine Young

Lion

Nice! I love it when my organic produce comes with critters <3. Posted 3 months ago
1. Lisa Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  <3 This one was right on top! It was perfect! Posted 3 months ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
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    It would be an interesting project to document the insects at the CSA - just like once a week for a couple hours. Just sayin.... Posted 3 months ago
  2. 1. Lisa Kimmerling
      
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      Ohhhhh. Interesting. I wonder if they would agree to that! Posted 3 months ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
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        That would be awesome if they did. You could do it when you pick up your produce. Posted 3 months ago

The Cross-striped cabbageworm

''Evergestis rimosalis'', the cross-striped cabbageworm, is a moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in most of the eastern United States.

The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings are light brownish-grey with dark grey patches. The hindwings are white with dark grey apical shading and a dark discal spot

The larvae feed on various Brassicaceae species, including cabbage, collard greens and Brussels sprouts.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Lisa Kimmerling