The larvae feed on Brassicaceae species, including "Brassica oleracea". Savoy cabbage ("Brassica oleracea" var. Broccoli is classified in the Italica cultivar group of the species "Brassica oleracea". Cabbage is a leafy vegetable, derived from the species "Brassica oleracea". These are included within the species "Brassica oleracea", such as Kale (Brassica oleracea var. The larvae feed on "Brassica oleracea" and "Brassica napus". It is a pest of "Brassica oleracea", "Brassica rapa" and "Brassica napus".