diamondback moth
US /ˈdaɪ.ə.mən.bæk mɔθ/
UK /ˈdaɪ.ə.mən.bæk mɔθ/
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tignola delle crucifere
a small, slender moth (Plutella xylostella) whose larvae are a serious pest of cruciferous crops such as cabbage and broccoli, found worldwide.
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The farmer sprayed insecticide to control the diamondback moth infestation.
L'agricoltore ha spruzzato insetticida per controllare l'infestazione della tignola delle crucifere.
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The larvae of the diamondback moth cause significant damage to brassica crops.
Le larve della tignola delle crucifere causano danni significativi alle colture di brassicacee.