Trichoplusia ni
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
The cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni) is a medium-sized moth in the family Noctuidae, a family commonly referred to as owlet moths. Its common name comes from its preferred host plants and distinctive crawling behavior. Cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, bok choy, and broccoli, are its main host plant; hence, the reference to cabbage in its common name. The larva is called a looper because it arches its back into a loop when it crawls.
While crucifers are preferred, over 160 plants can serve as hosts for the cabbage looper larvae. The adult cabbage looper is a migratory moth that can be found across North America and Eurasia, as far south as Florida and as far north as British Columbia. Its migratory behavior and wide range of host plants contribute to its broad distribution.
The cabbage looper larva is a minor vegetable pest, especially for crucifers. While it is not significantly destructive, it is becoming difficult to manage due to its broad distribution and resistance to many insecticides. Numerous methods are being researched in order to control this species.
The cabbage looper larva is a type of cabbage worm, a general term for a Lepidopteran pest that primarily... Wikipedia →
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| 1 | Kuwait City | 🇰🇼 Kuwait | |
| 2 | Mesa | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Tel Aviv | 🇮🇱 Israel | |
| 4 | Santiago | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 5 | Porto | 🇵🇹 Portugal | |
| 6 | Austin | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 7 | Dallas | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 8 | Phoenix | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 9 | Sacramento | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 10 | Madrid | 🇪🇸 Spain |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cabbage Looper Moth sighting in San Diego on a given day, based on 41 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 197th most-seen of the 693 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Cabbage Looper Moth in San Diego on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
11th of 15
Of the 15 cities where we can rate Cabbage Looper Moth sightings, San Diego ranks 11th at under 5%. The best odds are in Kuwait City (Kuwait, about 20%), Mesa (United States, about 10%) and Tel Aviv (Israel, about 10%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Cabbage Looper Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in San Diego (41 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
