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Plutella xylostella · herbivory · Brassica oleracea

herbivory · effect: harmful

eats GloBI relation

Verbatim source quote

“general predators that consume diamondback moth larvae”
Source
Manage Insects on Your Farm: A Guide to Ecological Strategies
Authors
Altieri M.A., Nicholls C.I., Fritz M.A.
Year
2005
Publication
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Handbook Series Book 7
Page
25

AI critic verdicts

  • agroecologist · plausible

    “Plutella xylostella is the most damaging global brassica pest; high impact rating accurate; generalist predator consumption of larvae documented.”

  • entomologist · plausible

    “Diamondback moth larvae feed on cruciferous foliage; general predator consumption (e.g., spiders, carabids) is established. Lifecycle stage (larva) correctly specified.”

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