Seasonal development
and life cycle—Loopers
Eggs are laid singly on undersides of older leaves; eggs are dome-shaped with ridges. The larvae
occur primarily on the underside of leaves and are easily recognized by their habit of arching
their backs. They feed mostly on mature foliage. The pupa is enclosed in a thin silk cocoon spun
on the underside of mature leaves, in the crown of the plant, or in debris on the ground. |
Cabbage looper egg
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Cabbage looper larva
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Cabbage looper adult
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Cabbage looper pupa
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