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Codling moth

Codling moth

Cydia pomonella

A species of Locallapstore, Also known as Codlin moth

The codling moth is greyish with light gray stripes and a coppery stain at the end of the wings. The wing span is 14 to 22 millimeters. The codling is resting ten millimeters long. The deposited eggs are very flat, round and semi-lenticular in height. The color is white-transparent. Their size is one millimeter. The hatched caterpillars are two millimeters long and in the last larval stage 15 to 20 millimeters in size. The larvae are whitish to yellowish with black head and become more and more reddish with time. The formed doll is brown and about 10 millimeters long.

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Attributes of Codling moth
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Gray
Habitat
apple orchard; pear orchard
Adult Food Sources
Nectar from available flowers, honeydew, juices from damaged or decomposing fruits, some sugary secretions of plants, aphid honeydew
Larva Food Source
Apple flesh, pear flesh, quince flesh, walnut kernels, other pome fruits
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Codling moth is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
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Species Status of Codling moth
This moth has a widespread distribution, being found on six continents.
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Distribution Area of Codling moth
Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, Australia, islands in the Pacific
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Adult Size of Codling moth
2 cm
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Predators of Codling moth Larvae
Birds, rodents, parasitic wasps, predatory beetles
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Predators of Adult Codling moth
Bats, birds, spiders
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Interesting Facts About Codling moth
Codling moth can precisely adjust their emergence to coincide with the blooming of their host plants.
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Scientific Classification of Codling moth
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Youth Habitat of Codling moth
Orchards and Fruit Crops, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Rotting and Decaying Matter
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Adult Habitat of Codling moth
Orchards and Fruit Crops, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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When is the Best Time to Observe Codling moth
Adult codling moth are best found during their flight period, which is typically from late spring to mid-summer. Caterpillars should be sought after when host plants display evidence of their feeding.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Codling moth
Finding adult codling moth is best during dry and warm evenings, which is when they are most active. Larvae are likely to be found during the day when the weather is warm but not excessively hot, as they tend to hide and be less active in extreme temperatures.
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How and Where Can You Find Codling moth at Different Life Stages
Egg Codling moth eggs are laid in clusters on the leaves or fruit of host plants. They are small, round, and typically have a whitish or yellowish color. To find them, inspect the surface of leaves and fruit, especially in sheltered areas close to the stem.
Larva Codling moth larvae are commonly referred to as caterpillars and can be located by examining the damaged fruit or leaves of the host plant. Look for signs of boring, as the larvae tunnel into fruit, or for silk webbing and frass nearby.
Pupal Codling moth pupae form in a cocoon that can be found in sheltered places such as under loose bark or within the soil litter. To find them, gently look through the leaf litter or peel back loose bark from trees without causing harm to the environment.
Adult Codling moth adults can be found resting or feeding on the host plant during the night. Use a flashlight with a red filter to spot them without startling them, or set up pheromone-based traps at dusk when they become active.
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Agricultural Pests

Larvae of codling moth bore into fruits causing internal decay, leading to significant yield loss. In high numbers, infestations may result in severe crop damage. Affected fruits often drop prematurely which impacts commercial viability. Indirectly, it may necessitate increased pesticide use, affecting the ecosystem and human health.

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