description Oriental fruit moth Overview
The oriental fruit moth is Grapholita molesta, a tortricid moth first described by August Busck in 1916. Its larvae feed in the shoots, buds, and fruit of peach and other Prunus trees, and they can also damage apples, pears, plums, cherries, apricots, nectarines, and related orchard crops. Native to East Asia, the species has spread widely and is treated as an agricultural pest because its feeding injures both growing wood and fruit.
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What crops does the oriental fruit moth attack?
The oriental fruit moth, Grapholita molesta, attacks peach and other Prunus trees. It can also damage apples, pears, plums, cherries, apricots, nectarines, and related fruit trees.
What part of the plant do oriental fruit moth larvae damage?
The larvae feed in shoots, buds, and fruit. Feeding in young shoots and developing fruit can reduce healthy growth and damage the crop.
Who first described Grapholita molesta?
August Busck first described the oriental fruit moth in 1916. Its scientific name is Grapholita molesta.
Is the oriental fruit moth a butterfly or a moth?
It is a moth in the family Tortricidae. The species name is Grapholita molesta.
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