description Pickleworm Overview
Pickleworm, Diaphania nitidalis, is a moth in the family Crambidae and an agricultural pest of cucurbit crops. Stoll described the species in 1781, and its larvae primarily damage squash by boring into fruit; they also feed on cucumbers, melons, and other related plants. Larvae can feed inside fruit and on flowers, leaves, and shoots, so the injury may affect both the plant and the marketability of developing produce. The species is mainly of interest to growers and agricultural entomologists.
[Diaphania nitidalis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaphania_nitidalis)
help Pickleworm FAQ
What is a pickleworm?
Pickleworm is the common name for the moth species Diaphania nitidalis. It belongs to the family Crambidae and is an agricultural pest of cucurbit crops.
What plants do pickleworm larvae damage?
The larvae primarily damage squash by boring into the fruit. They also feed on cucumbers, melons, and related cucurbit plants.
Who described the pickleworm species?
Stoll described Diaphania nitidalis in 1781. The species is a moth in the family Crambidae.
How does pickleworm damage squash?
Pickleworm larvae bore into squash fruit, which can damage the crop from inside. They may also feed on cucumber, melon, and other related plants.
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