Larvae of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella, are greenish and tapered at both ends. The two prolegs at the rear end of their bodies form a v shape.

Larva of diamondback moth is greenish and tapered at both ends. Blown-up portion shows two prolegs at the rear end forming a v shape. Credit: Jack Kelly Clark
Larvae of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella, are greenish and tapered at both ends. The two prolegs at the rear end of their bodies form a v shape. Credit: Jack Kelly Clark