Cydia succedana explained

Cydia succedana, or Gorse Pod Moth^[1] is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Europe and has been introduced to New Zealand.^[2]

The wingspan is 11–16 mm.The forewings have an irregular white cross-band (usually not reaching the costal edge), otherwise some white costal spots and a pair of more or less blurry, silvery slashes at the apex. It is not possible to distinguish safely between this species and Cydia albipicta based on external appearance, one must examine the genitals where there are clear differences.

The moth flies from April to September depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Ulex europaeus, Genista, Lotus and Cytisus scoparius. The larva is used as an agent to biologically control gorse in New Zealand feeding on the seeds.^{[3] [4]}

External links

• Lepidoptera of Belgium
• Microlepidoptera.nl
• ukmoths

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gorse Pod Moth . 2021-01-21. Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research . en.
2. Zlatkov, B., & Budashkin, Y. (2012). Taxonomic and distributional remarks on some Palaearctic Cydia of the succedana-group with descriptions of two new species (Tortricidae). Nota Lepidopterologica, 35(1), 97-107.
3. Hill, R. L., & Gourlay, A. H. (2002). Host-range testing, introduction, and establishment of Cydia succedana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) for biological control of gorse, Ulex europaeus L., in New Zealand. Biological Control, 25(2), 173-186.
4. Withers, T. M., Hill, R. L., Paynter, Q., Fowler, S. V., & Gourlay, A. H. (2008). Post-release investigations into the fi eld host range of the gorse pod moth Cydia succedana Denis & Schiffermüller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in New Zealand. New Zealand Entomologist, 31(1), 67-76.