description Garden pebble moth Overview
The garden pebble moth is a European moth in the family Crambidae. Its larvae feed on plants in the cabbage family, Brassicaceae, which can make the species a pest of cultivated cruciferous crops. The adult moth has a compact body and patterned wings, while the caterpillar stage is responsible for the plant damage associated with the species.
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What is the garden pebble moth?
The garden pebble moth is a European moth in the family Crambidae. It has a compact adult body and patterned wings.
What do garden pebble moth caterpillars eat?
The larvae feed on plants in the cabbage family, Brassicaceae. This feeding can make the species a pest of cultivated cruciferous crops.
Is the garden pebble moth harmful to vegetable gardens?
Its caterpillars can damage cultivated plants in the cabbage family. Crops affected may include plants grown as cruciferous vegetables.
What does the adult garden pebble moth look like?
The adult has a compact body and patterned wings. Its caterpillar stage is the part associated with feeding on Brassicaceae plants.
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