Cabbage Looper moth cocoon (damaged)

Agricultural fields, gardens, and diverse vegetation where host plants are present.

Larvae (loopers) feed on cabbage, broccoli, kale, and other leafy greens. Adults feed on nectar.

Larvae move with a distinctive 'looping' gait. They spin a thin, semi-transparent silk cocoon on the underside of host leaves to pupate.

Significant agricultural pest that can defoliate crops. They provide a food source for various birds, spiders, and parasitic wasps.