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Codling Moth
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Codling Moth
Cydia pomonella
The Codling Moth is a small insect that loves to eat apples! It has beautiful, colorful wings and is often found in gardens and orchards.
Habitat: Orchards
Appearance
The Codling Moth is a small, mottled grey-brown moth, often featuring a distinct bronze or copper-colored patch with dark lines on the outer edge of each forewing. Its muted coloration helps it blend seamlessly with tree bark. This camouflaged appearance makes it visually different from many brightly colored garden moths.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyTortricidaeGenusCydia
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Codling moths are the biggest pest for apples worldwide!
Male moths can smell a female from over a mile away!
Their babies can live inside apples for weeks, eating tunnels!
They spend winter as a caterpillar in a cocoon, waiting for spring!
Special abilities
Ability
Expert Blending
Codling Moths have mottled grey-brown wings that help them blend perfectly with tree bark, avoiding hungry birds.
Ability
Scent Signals
Female Codling Moths release invisible scent signals (pheromones) to attract mates from a distance, ensuring new generations.
Ability
Fruit Fortress
Codling Moth larvae can tunnel deep inside apples, protecting themselves from predators while feeding on the fruit's core.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 15-20 mm
- Size
- 8-10 mm
- Lifespan
- 7-14 days
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Larvae munch on fruit interiors; adults typically don't feed.
Age differences: Larvae feed on developing fruit pulp and seeds, while adults typically do not feed or only sip water.
Primary Foods
- Apples
- Pears
- Walnuts
- Quince
- Apricots
- Plums
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Apple
Malus domestica
Larvae bore into and feed on the fruit of this tree.
eats
Common Pear
Pyrus communis
Young moths also attack the fruit of pear trees.
parasitizes
Minute Egg Parasite
Trichogramma minutum
A tiny wasp that lays its eggs inside Codling Moth eggs.
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Great Tit
Parus major
Adult moths and larvae are prey for these insectivorous birds.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Don't touch moths or caterpillars you find, as they can be delicate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Codling Moth's wingspan?
15-20 mm
How big is Codling Moth?
8-10 mm
How long does Codling Moth live?
7-14 days
What does Codling Moth eat?
Larvae munch on fruit interiors; adults typically don't feed.
Where is Codling Moth usually found?
Orchards
How does Codling Moth hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Codling Moth have?
6
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