Evergestis rimosalis

(Guenée, 1854)
Cross-striped Cabbageworm

Sort #: 1530 | P3 #: 801072 | MPG #: 4898
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Larval substrate: Brassica oleracea* (Cabbage, Collard Greens, Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Broccoli), Rorippa (Yellow-cress)
Phenology: Adult: 5/24 to 7/24 and 8/28 to 10/06 (19 records)

Comment: Far more often found as larvae, which can be found on cabbage from June to November. The adult seems to come only occasionally to light.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2007
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 92