Cabbage Looper caterpillar

Found in various agricultural crops, home gardens, and wild areas throughout North America and other temperate regions

Generalist herbivore that feeds on a wide range of plants, including cabbage, broccoli, kale, tomatoes, and various weeds

Notable for their looping movement where they arch their backs as they crawl; they primarily feed on the undersides of leaves, and the larvae eventually form a cocoon for pupation

Considered a major agricultural pest as they can cause significant damage to foliage; benefits the ecosystem as a primary consumer and food source for various birds, spiders, and parasitic wasps