• Leek moth

  General The leek moth is present throughout Europe. It is also found in some Asian countries and has been introduced to parts of Canada. The larvae of Acrolepiopsis assectella feed on cultivated Alliu

• Summer fruit tortrix

  General The summer fruit tortrix ( Adoxophyes orana ) is a serious pest of apple, pear, apricot, cherry, peach, plum and other fruit trees. Damage symptoms Larvae feeding on mature fruits, especially

• False codling moth

  General False codling moth ( Thaumatotibia leucotreta ) is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is found in all citrus production areas in Southern Africa. It also occurs on some of the Indian and Atlanti

• Corn rootworm

  General The western corn rootworm ( Diabrotica virgifera virgifera ) is a chrysomelid beetle originating from North America, where it is regarded as the main pest of maize. Nowadays it is present in m

• Garden swift moth

  General The garden swift moth, Korscheltellus lupulina, is extremely polyphagous and damage has been reported from many crops including strawberries, raspberries and hops. It is widespread in Europe.

• European corn borer

  General The European corn borer ( Ostrinia nubilali s), is a severe pest of maize and has also been reported to attack apple, strawberries, peppers and other plants. It is present in Europe, North Afr

• Small fruit tortrix

  General The small fruit tortrix ( Grapholita lobarzewskii ), is a pest of apple, damson, plums and cherries in central Europe. Damage symptoms The damage is similar to codling moth on apple, and plum

• European vine moth

  General The European vine moth ( Lobesia botrana ), is an serious pest of grapevine in central and southern Europe. It is also present in parts of Africa and Asia. Damage symptoms The larvae destroy f

• Oriental fruit moth

  General The oriental fruit moth ( Grapholita molesta ) is an important pest of peach and nectarines; other fruit trees like apple, pear, almond and apricot are also attacked by this pest. It is native

• Red-belted clearwing

  General The red-belted clearwing ( Synanthedon myopaeformis ) is a pest of apple, often only attacking old and neglected trees. Other hosts are pear, almond, peach, cherry and plum. It is widely distr