Prays citri
Prays citri, the citrus blossom moth or citrus young fruit borer, is a moth of the family Praydidae. It is found in Southern Europe. There are reports of D. citri in other regions, but these are likely to be misidentifications of other Prays species: P. endocarpa in the Indian subcontinent and southeast Asia, P. endolemma in the Philippines and P. nepholemima in Borneo and Australasia.[2]
| Prays citri | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Praydidae |
| Genus: | Prays |
| Species: | P. citri |
| Binomial name | |
| Prays citri | |
The adult moth is dull grey with a wingspan of 10–12 mm.[1]
The larvae feed on Citrus species, preferably Citrus limonum, Citrus decumana and less Citrus aurantium, and are considered an agricultural pest. Eggs are laid on flowers and young fruits, larvae hatching from these and then boring into the plants.[1][2]
References
- Technical Bulletin for: Citrus Blossom Moth (Citrus Flower Moth) Retrieved 2016-03-20.
- Prays citri (citrus flower moth) Retrieved 2022-06-01.
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