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Cabbage Moth

Plutella xylostella

Least Concern

About

The Cabbage Moth (Plutella xylostella) is a species in the genus Plutella. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and temperate coniferous forests spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic and Palearctic realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and temperate coniferous forests spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic and Palearctic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), and South America (Chile).

🇩🇿 Algeria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇩🇲 Dominica 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Plutella xylostella (Cabbage Moth)

Names in Other Languages

French Teigne des choux

German Kohlschabe

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cabbage Moth?

The scientific name of Cabbage Moth is Plutella xylostella. It belongs to the genus Plutella.

What is the conservation status of Cabbage Moth?

Cabbage Moth (Plutella xylostella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cabbage Moth live?

Cabbage Moth is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Algeria, Belgium, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chile, Congo (DRC), Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominica, Norway.

What family does Cabbage Moth belong to?

Cabbage Moth (Plutella xylostella) belongs to the genus Plutella, which is part of the taxonomic family Plutellidae.

Is Cabbage Moth endangered?

No, Cabbage Moth (Plutella xylostella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cabbage Moth belong to?

Cabbage Moth (Plutella xylostella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cabbage Moth?

The closest relatives of Cabbage Moth in the genus Plutella include Arctic Smudge, Dame'S Rocket Moth.