9,646 observationsNNA
Codling Moth
Cydia pomonella
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia âșPhylum: Arthropoda âșClass: Insecta âșOrder: Lepidoptera âșFamily: Tortricidae âșGenus: Cydia
About
The codling moth (Cydia pomonella) is a member of the Lepidopteran family Tortricidae. They are major pests to agricultural crops, mainly fruits such as apples and pears. Because the larvae are not able to feed on leaves, they are highly dependent on fruits as a food source and thus have a significant impact on crops. The caterpillars bore into fruit and stop it from growing, which leads to premature ripening. Various means of control, including chemical,...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Codling Moth is Cydia pomonella.
- Codling Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Codling Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Codling Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Codling Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Codling Moth belongs to the family Tortricidae.
- Codling Moth belongs to the genus Cydia.