Choreutis nemorana explained

Choreutis nemorana, the fig-tree skeletonizer moth or fig leaf roller, is a species of moth of the family Choreutidae.[1]

Description

Choreutis nemorana has a wingspan of 16–20 mm. The basic color of the forewings varies from reddish brown to ocher brown, with whitish markings. The hindwings are brownish, with two pale brown dots on the edge.

Adults overwinter and appear in early spring. The larvae feed on fig leaves.[2] They are protected by a web of silken threads. Adults of the summer generation emerge in July. The second generation emerges in autumn and hibernate.

Distribution

This species is widespread from the Canary Islands and Madeira, through the Mediterranean Region and North Africa to Asia.[3] In 2009, it was first recorded in Belgium. It has since established colonies in the east and is expected to spread to the west.[4]

It was first seen in the United Kingdom in 2014.[5]

Treatment

The eggs can be removed by hand. Alternatively, the disease can be controlled using pyrethrin-based pesticides.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Pests of fruit crops: a color handbook - D. V. Alford - Google Boeken . 9780123736765 . . 31 October 2020. Alford . D. V. . 10 April 2007 .
  2. Web site: Ellis . W N . Choreutis nemorana (Hübner, 1799) fig-leaf skeletonizer . Plant Parasites of Europe . 31 October 2020.
  3. Web site: Choreutis nemorana (Hübner, 1799) . Fauna Europaea . 31 October 2020.
  4. De Prins. Willy. Baugnée. Jean-Yves. Spronck. René. Spronck. Raphaël. Choreutis nemorana (Lepidoptera: Choreutidae) well established in Belgium.. Phegea. 2014. 42. 2. 29 - 32. 31 October 2020. 0771-5277.
  5. Web site: Choreutis nemorana - Fig-leaf Skeletoniser . 2024-08-16 . www.norfolkmoths.co.uk.