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Codling Moth - Cydia pomonella
TL: 12 mm. Brownish gray FW with fine, darker bands. Large patch in inner ST area that has fragmented bronze bars. Hosts: Apple, pear, and plum. *Introduced from Europe; this species is a fruit tree pest.
Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area
The codling moth is a member of the Lepidopteran family Tortricidae. They are major pests to agricultural crops, mainly fruits such as apples and pears. Because the larvae are not able to feed on leaves, they are highly dependent on fruits as a food source and thus have a significant impact on crops.
Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
By Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 20, 2019. Captured Jul 19, 2019 23:20 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
