Seasonal development
and life cycle—Strawberry crown moth
The strawberry crown moth overwinters as larvae in the crown of plants. In the spring, larvae emerge
and feed for a few more weeks before pupating in the late spring. Adults emerge approximately 3 weeks
later, mate, and then lay eggs on leaves or on the crown. Eggs hatch 2 weeks later and young larvae feed
on roots and the crown until they overwinter and the cycle begins again. | 
Strawberry
crown moth larva
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