imported cabbage worm
noun
: a small European white butterfly (Pieris rapae) introduced into temperate regions worldwide
also
: its green larva that is a pest of cruciferous plants and especially cabbage
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“Imported cabbage worm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imported%20cabbage%20worm. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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