Adoxophyes orana

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

"Summer fruit tortrix" redirects here. For the other moth with this common name, see Adoxophyes honmai.

Adoxophyes orana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Adoxophyes
Species:
A. orana
Binomial name
Adoxophyes orana
Synonyms
  • Tortrix orana Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1834

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.

References
  1. Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) Collected in Taiwan, with Description of one new genus and eight new species Archived 2012-04-14 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Massachusetts Introduced Pests Outreach Project factsheet Archived November 10, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  3. HYPP Zoology Fact Sheet Archived November 10, 2013, at the Wayback Machine


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