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Lepidopteran pests of Brassicae family edibles and ornamentals describes cabbage moths. The member of the Lepidoptera order of butterflies and moths, with the scientific name Mamestra brassicae, is a well-known predator of cabbages. The larval and mature stages also prey upon other brassicas, such as broccoli, Brussel sprouts, sunflowers, tobacco and tomatoes.

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Black, brown or green describes the color of cabbage moths. The member of the Noctuidae owlet moth family in question has the scientific name (Mamestra brassicae). It shows curved dorsal sputs on tibias (middle section between the clawed, lower tarsus and the upper femur) of forelegs, darker forewings, fine-patterned lines and spots, lighter hindwings, kidney-shaped spots within white borders, 1.34- to 1.97-inch (34- to 50-millimeter) wingspans and thin-, white-bordered forewings.

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