Adoxophyes orana explained

Adoxophyes orana, the summer fruit tortrix, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the Palearctic realm and Taiwan.[1]

The wingspan is 17–22 mm. The moth flies in two generations from May to November. The larvae overwinter in loosely woven cocoons.[2]

The larvae feed on various trees and shrubs with a preference for Rosaceous plants, particularly apple (Malus domestica) and pear (Prunus pyrifolia).[3] The species is considered a pest due to the damage the larvae do to fruit trees while feeding.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.sinica.edu.tw/zool/zoolstud/39.4/319-327.pdf Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) Collected in Taiwan, with Description of one new genus and eight new species
  2. http://www.massnrc.org/pests/pestFAQsheets/summer%20fruit%20tortrix%20moth.htm Massachusetts Introduced Pests Outreach Project factsheet
  3. http://www.massnrc.org/pests/pestFAQsheets/summer%20fruit%20tortrix%20moth.htm HYPP Zoology Fact Sheet