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Diamond-back Moth Plutella xylostella  
         
 

B&F: 0464

ABH: 18.001

Status:  Migrant

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Everywhere

Wingspan:  13-15mm

Flight Period:  May - September

Observations: Larvae feed on many low growing plants.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Common in many places, 14 May - 7 August.

First Record:  1906, Wallis