Plutella xylostella

(Linnaeus, 1758)
Diamondback Moth

Sort #: 369 | P3 #: 360083 | MPG #: 2366 | PFG Page #: 46
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Larval feeding type: Initially a leaf-miner, then openly on the leaves, usually leaving the upper epidermis, thereby creating 'windows'
Larval substrate: Various plants in the Brassicaceae, Brassica oleracea* (Cabbage)
Phenology: Adult: 3/09 to 12/21 (216 records)

Comment: One of the most widespread moths globally and known to migrate; In MA found in all months of the year except January and February

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Cosmopolitan (Agricultural pest)
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1903
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 230