Cabbage Moth (Mamestra brassicae, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 14-22mm.
Foodplant(s): cabbages (Brassica spp.), crucifers (Cruciferae), herbaceous plants
Flying: Two/three generations, May-July and August-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Lowland areas, gardens, farmland and woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.

Dark Brocade Mniotype adusta (=Blepharita)

White Colon Sideridis turbida (=albicolon)

09987 Cabbage Moth Mamestra brassicae, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2154 (ABH73.274)