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Oriental Fruit Moth

Grapholita molesta

Not Evaluated

About

A small dark moth whose larvae first bore into peach shoot tips, then later generations attack fruits. It is one of the most significant pests of stone fruits worldwide.

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Did You Know?

Mating disruption using synthetic pheromones has become the primary control method for this moth in many orchards.