Plutella capparidis

Plutella capparidis is a moth of the family Plutellidae endemic to the Hawaiian islands of Kauai and Oahu.

The light green larvae feed on Capparis sandwichiana.

Usually they are exposed, but sometimes covered by a slight web.

The cocoon is made on the surface of the leaf.

This article relating to the superfamily Yponomeutoidea is a stub.

Plutella capparidis feeding damage to Capparis sandwichiana