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Codling Moth A small moth with a wing span of 20 mm with complex grey, black and white patterns on the fore wings. The dark brown submarginal area had wavy patterns of shimmering copper. Antennae were about half the body length. Labial palps were small and retrousse. Australia,Codling moth,Cydia pomonella,Subfamily Olethreutinae,tortricidae Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Codling Moth

A small moth with a wing span of 20 mm with complex grey, black and white patterns on the fore wings. The dark brown submarginal area had wavy patterns of shimmering copper. Antennae were about half the body length. Labial palps were small and retrousse.

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The Codling moth

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.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Leuba Ridgway
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By Leuba Ridgway

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Uploaded Nov 26, 2019. Captured Nov 25, 2019 22:55 in 9 Rose St, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • SZ-10
  • f/9.8
  • 10/600s
  • ISO100
  • 5.96mm