32,969 observationsLeast Concern
Diamondback Moth
Plutella xylostella
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Plutellidae ›Genus: Plutella
About
The diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella), sometimes called the cabbage moth, is a moth species of the family Plutellidae and genus Plutella. The small, grayish-brown moth sometimes has a cream-colored band that forms a diamond along its back. The species may have originated in Europe, South Africa, or the Mediterranean region, but it has now spread worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Diamondback Moth is Plutella xylostella.
- Diamondback Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Diamondback Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Diamondback Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Diamondback Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Diamondback Moth belongs to the family Plutellidae.
- Diamondback Moth belongs to the genus Plutella.