Trichoplusia ni

(Hübner, [1803])
Cabbage Looper

Sort #: 2416 | P #: 931168 | MPG #: 8887 | PFG Page #: 376
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Larval substrate: Herbaceous plants and crops, incl. Asparagus, Brassica (Cabbage), Zea mays (Corn), Nicotiana (Tobacco), Citrullus lanatus (Water Melon)
Phenology: Adult: 6/07 to 11/04 (23 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, rare
Status in N. America: Native (Agricultural pest)
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1908
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 34