Cabbageworm (Larva of the Cabbage White Butterfly)

Gardens, agricultural fields, and meadows where host plants in the family Brassicaceae grow.

Herbivorous, primarily feeding on the leaves of cruciferous plants like cabbage, broccoli, kale, and cauliflower.

Velvety green caterpillars that are slow-moving and often blend in with host plant leaves. They go through five growth stages (instars) before pupating into a chrysalis.

Common garden pest that can significantly damage or destroy vegetable crops. Benefits include serving as a food source for birds and parasitic wasps; adults act as pollinators.