Cabbage Moth (Mamestra brassicae)


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Cabbage Moth
Mamestra brassicae (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae : Hadeninae

2154 / 73.274

Photo © Matthew Casey, 12/05/2017 - costessey

Similar Species
White Colon Sideridis turbida

Dark Brocade
Mniotype adusta

Forewing:	14-22mm.
Flight:	Two (Three) generations May-Oct.
Foodplant:	Brassicas, Cabbages etc.
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Status
Many habitats.
Widespread and common.
Two or three overlapping generations.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Further info: Mamestra brassicae