Grapholita molesta explained

Grapholita molesta, the oriental fruit moth or peach moth, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is native to China, but was introduced to Japan and North America and is now also found throughout of Europe, Asia and South America and in Hawaii, Morocco, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand[1]

The wingspan is about 13 mm. There are four to seven generations per year.

The larvae feed on peach, apple, quince, pear, plum, cherry, apricot and nectarine.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/objtwr/imported_assets/content/pw/ins/pp/hort/fs004_2004.pdf - DoA factsheet on Grapholita molesta
  2. Web site: Datasheet: Grapholita molesta(Oriental fruit moth). Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International. August 14, 2019. June 24, 2021.