Cabbage webworm
- Pronunciation
- /CAB-bage WEB-worm/
- Category
- Pest
- Singular
- Cabbage webworm
- Plural
- Cabbage webworms
Definition
A sporadic but destructive pest of crucifer crops in the southeastern United States.
Etymology
From the common name, which describes its feeding behavior.
Example
The cabbage webworm is a significant threat to broccoli crops in the southeastern US.