cabbage looper

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Definition of cabbage looper in English English dictionary

Distinctive green, white-lined larva, or caterpillar (Trichoplusia ni), of the owlet moth family (Noctuidae). Like other loopers, it moves in an "inching" motion. It is an economic pest of cabbages and associated crops, particularly in the U.S. and Europe. The adults, known as Ni moths, migrate considerable distances. They are mottled brown with a pale Y-shaped mark on each forewing. The typical adult wingspan is about 1 in. (25 mm)

Hyphenation

cab·bage loop·er

Turkish pronunciation

käbıc lupır

Pronunciation

/ˈkabəʤ ˈlo͞opər/ /ˈkæbəʤ ˈluːpɜr/