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Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar

Crocidolomia pavonana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Crambidae ›Genus: Crocidolomia

About

Crocidolomia pavonana is a moth of the family Crambidae. Its caterpillar is a crop pest and is known as the croci or the cabbage cluster caterpillar. This moth is found in Africa and Asia, its range extending from South Africa through India to the Pacific Ocean, including Australia. The wingspan is about 25 mm (1 in). The larvae feed on Brassicaceae species and are considered an agricultural pest on cabbages. At first, they feed only on the undersides...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar?
The scientific name of Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar is Crocidolomia pavonana.
What kingdom does Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar belong to?
Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar belong to?
Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar belong to?
Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar belong to?
Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar belong to?
Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar belongs to the family Crambidae.
What genus does Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar belong to?
Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar belongs to the genus Crocidolomia.