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Cabbage looper

Trichoplusia ni


Hatch Time @29C: ~48 hrs

Typical Egg Substrate: waxed paper

Egg Availability: on substrate or loose

Usual Larval Container: multi-cell tray, 1-2/cell

Also available in 8 oz. cups, any instar (discount)


Additional Information:

Cabbage looper larvae are not cannibalistic unless environmentally stressed. Pupae develop within a silky cocoon. Eggs are somewhat delicate but hatch is typically excellent. This colony originated with the USDA in Mississippi.


Species information from Benzon Research




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