#Diamondback moth uses plant defense substances as oviposition cues
“#Diamondback moth uses plant defense substances as oviposition cues” A diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) on the leaf of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, which is a member of the crucifer family and uses the same defense mechanism as cabbage. This pest insect, which is widespread throughout the world, is adapted to the chemical defense of…