About Pea Moth
A small tortrix moth whose larvae feed inside pea pods. A significant pest of commercial and garden peas. Adults fly in June-July when peas are flowering.
Did You Know?
Finding a maggot in your fresh garden peas almost certainly means a pea moth larva has been at work.
Distribution
Where Pea Moth can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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Orbitrock. (2026). Pea Moth (Cydia nigricana). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/pea-moth
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