diamondback moth
US /ˈdaɪ.ə.mən.bæk mɔθ/
UK /ˈdaɪ.ə.mən.bæk mɔθ/
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小菜蛾
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.
农民喷洒杀虫剂以控制小菜蛾的侵扰。
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The larvae of the diamondback moth cause significant damage to brassica crops.
小菜蛾的幼虫对十字花科作物造成严重损害。