Abstract:The diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellid ae) is a major pest of cruciferous crops worldwide. In the past, many studies ha ve been conducted to provide valuable information on the temperature-dependant d evelopment of P. xylostella. However, scrutiny of the relevant literature in dica ted that more detailed knowledge of development and survival of P. xylostella in relation to temperature seemed desirable, especially at low and high temperatur es. Such detailed information...