Prays oleae explained

Prays oleae (olive moth) is a moth of the family Plutellidae found in Europe.

Description

The wingspan is NaNmm.

The larvae are a pest on olives (Olea europaea). Other recorded food plants include Phillyrea, jasmine and Ligustrum. They mine the leaves of their host plant which initially consists of an upper-surface, short, narrow corridor.[1]

Distribution

The moth is found in Southern Europe (the Mediterranean region) and North Africa. It was first found in Great Britain at a garden centre in Surrey in 2009 and has since been found at a light trap in Kent.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ellis . W N . Prays oleae (Bernard, 1788) small olive ermel . Plant Parasites of Europe . 28 March 2020.
  2. Web site: Kimber . Ian . 22.004 BF449c Prays oleae (Bernard, 1788) . UKmoths . 28 March 2020.