Cabbage Moth Flashcards

(44 cards)

1
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True or False: The cabbage moth is primarily a pest of cabbage and related crops.

A

True

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What are the four stages of the cabbage moth life cycle?

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Egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult (moth)

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Fill in the blank: The cabbage moth lays its eggs on the _____ of host plants.

A

leaves

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4
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How long does the egg stage of the cabbage moth typically last?

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About 5 to 10 days

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5
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What is the primary diet of cabbage moth larvae?

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Cabbage and other cruciferous plants

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6
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Multiple Choice: What color are cabbage moth larvae typically?

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Green

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7
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What is the average duration of the larval stage in the cabbage moth life cycle?

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Approximately 2 to 4 weeks

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8
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Fill in the blank: The pupal stage of the cabbage moth lasts about _____ days.

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10 to 14

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9
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What is the lifespan of an adult cabbage moth?

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About 2 to 4 weeks

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10
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common symptom of cabbage moth infestation?

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Chewed leaves

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11
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What environmental conditions favor the cabbage moth life cycle?

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Warm temperatures and high humidity

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True or False: Cabbage moths can produce multiple generations in a single growing season.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The cabbage moth is most active during _____ hours.

A

Daylight

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14
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What type of damage do cabbage moth larvae cause?

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They create holes in the leaves.

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15
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True or False: Cabbage moths are attracted to light.

A

True

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16
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Fill in the blank: Integrated pest management for cabbage moths includes _____ and cultural practices.

A

biological control

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17
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What stage do cabbage moths enter diapause?

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Pupal stage

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18
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Fill in the blank: Cabbage moths are known for their _____ wings.

A

diamond-shaped

19
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True or False: Cabbage moths are only found in temperate regions.

20
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Multiple Choice: What time of year do cabbage moths typically emerge?

21
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What is the scientific name of the Gypsy moth?

A

Lymantria dispar

22
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What are the four stages of the Gypsy moth life cycle?

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Egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult.

23
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Fill in the blank: The first stage of the Gypsy moth life cycle is the _____ stage.

24
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True or False: Gypsy moth larvae are known for their distinctive coloration.

25
What is the primary food source for Gypsy moth larvae?
Leaves of deciduous trees.
26
What is the typical duration of the egg stage for Gypsy moths?
About 1 to 2 weeks.
27
Multiple Choice: How many instars do Gypsy moth larvae typically have?
Five
28
True or False: Adult Gypsy moths are capable of flight.
True
29
What color are the wings of an adult male Gypsy moth?
Dark brown or gray with lighter markings.
30
Fill in the blank: The Gypsy moth larva can grow to about _____ inches long.
3 inches
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What is the average lifespan of an adult Gypsy moth?
About 7 to 10 days.
32
True or False: Gypsy moths can reproduce multiple times in a single season.
False
33
What triggers the emergence of Gypsy moth larvae from eggs?
Warm temperatures in spring.
34
Multiple Choice: What is the primary reason Gypsy moths are considered a pest?
They defoliate trees.
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What stage comes after the larva stage in the Gypsy moth life cycle?
Pupa stage.
36
Fill in the blank: The Gypsy moth's eggs are typically laid in _____ masses.
Fuzzy
37
True or False: Gypsy moths are native to North America.
False
38
What environmental conditions can affect the life cycle of Gypsy moths?
Temperature and humidity.
39
What is the preferred habitat of the Gypsy moth?
Deciduous forests.
40
How do Gypsy moths primarily spread to new areas?
Human activity, such as moving infested materials.
41
What is one visual identifier of Gypsy moth caterpillars?
They have blue and red spots on their bodies.
42
Fill in the blank: The Gypsy moth pupa is often found in a _____ cocoon.
Silken
43
True or False: Adult female Gypsy moths are more colorful than males.
False
44
What season does the Gypsy moth typically emerge as an adult?
Late spring to early summer.