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Carob Moth
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CAROB MOTH FACTS |
Identification
The Carob Moth is a drab grey moth mottled with white. It has a ridge of raised scales on the forewing close to the base. The caterpillars are white
Other Names
Ectomyelois ceratoniae, Date Moth
Size
length 12mm
Food
The Carob Moth is an agricultural pest attacking various fruit and nut plants including pomegranates, pistachio nuts, date palms (Phoenix dactylifera), pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), citrus fruits.
Range
found throughout much of the world, including Australia
Classification
| Class: | Insecta | | Order: | Lepidoptera | | Family: | Pyralidae | | Genus: | Apomyelois | | Species: | ceratoniae | | Common Name: | Carob Moth |
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