The white-striped green caterpillar of a noctuid moth, Trichoplusia ni, occurring on most continents, and feeding on the leaves of cabbages and many other plants.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in South Carolina Resources & Population.
Definition of cabbage looper in US English:
cabbage looper
noun
US
The white-striped green caterpillar of a noctuid moth, Trichoplusia ni, occurring on most continents, and feeding on the leaves of cabbages and many other plants.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in South Carolina Resources & Population.