Prays citri
| Prays citri | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Yponomeutidae |
| Genus: | Prays |
| Species: | P. citri |
| Binomial name | |
| Prays citri Millière, 1873[1] | |
| Synonyms | |
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The citrus blossom moth or citrus young fruit borer (Prays citri) is a moth of the Yponomeutidae family. It is found in Southern Europe.
The wingspan is 10–12 mm.
The larvae feed on Citrus species, preferably Citrus limonum, Citrus decumana and less Citrus aurantium and are considered an agricultural pest.
References
- ↑ Technical Bulletin for: Citrus Blossom Moth (Citrus Flower Moth) Retrieved 2016-03-20.
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