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Plum fruit moth

Plum fruit moth

Grapholita funebrana

A species of Grapholita, Also known as Red plum maggot

In the caterpillar stage, plum fruit moth nourishes itself with a diet based primarily on seeds and fruits, showcasing a preference for those of the plum family. As it transforms into adulthood, the feeding habits cease, enabling the winged creature to focus solely on reproduction and dispersal. This life cycle ensures the species' continuation, intricately tied to the seasonal availability of its preferred food sources.

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Attributes of Plum fruit moth
Colors
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Habitat
Garden; orchard; hedgerow
Larva Food Source
Apple, pear, plum, apricot, cherry
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Species Status of Plum fruit moth
Widespread
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Distribution Area of Plum fruit moth
Palearctic realm
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Life Cycle of Plum fruit moth
Egg The initial stage begins with an oval-shaped egg, often laid on host plants. It's tiny and inconspicuous, varying in color from translucent to slightly pigmented, depending on the environmental context and species-specific traits.
Larva Emerging from the egg, the larva is worm-like with a segmented body. It exhibits a voracious appetite for foliage or the host plant, increasing dramatically in size. Its primary function is to eat and grow, molting multiple times before pupation.
Pupal The larva forms a protective casing around itself, cementing to a surface or burrowing. During this stage, the plum fruit moth is immobile and undergoing significant transformation. Its size is relatively stable, but its structure is radically changing internally.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult plum fruit moth’s development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Interesting Facts About Plum fruit moth
Plum fruit moth can detect pheromones with such precision that they can find a mate from several kilometers away.
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Scientific Classification of Plum fruit moth
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Youth Habitat of Plum fruit moth
Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Orchards, Rotting and Decaying Matter
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Adult Habitat of Plum fruit moth
Forests and Woodlands, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Orchards, Urban and Suburban Areas
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When is the Best Time to Observe Plum fruit moth
Late afternoon and evening, as many moths including plum fruit moth are nocturnal or crepuscular.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Plum fruit moth
Mild to warm temperatures with low wind; dry or slightly humid conditions are generally optimal as high winds and rain can hinder plum fruit moth activity.
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How and Where Can You Find Plum fruit moth at Different Life Stages
Egg Plum fruit moth eggs are tiny and often laid in clusters on the host plant leaves. Locate them by carefully examining the underside of leaves, especially on plants known to be hosts.
Larva Plum fruit moth caterpillars can be found on or near their food sources. Look for signs of feeding damage on host plants and check for caterpillars during the day when they are most active.
Pupal Plum fruit moth pupae may be found in protected areas near the ground, such as in leaf litter or soil. Search gently through potential pupation sites without disturbing the habitat.
Adult Plum fruit moth adults are active mostly at night and can be found by setting up a light trap that attracts them, or by searching for them resting on the surfaces of their host plants or other structures during the day.
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Agricultural Pests

Larvae of plum fruit moth bore into fruits, causing internal damage and seed destruction. With mild infestations, fruits show entry holes and localized spoilage, but severe attacks can result in widespread fruit loss, impacting crop yields and potentially human nutrition and agricultural economies.

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