Anarsia

Zeller, 1839

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Anarsia is a of in the Gelechiidae, established by Zeller in 1839. The genus contains multiple , with Anarsia lineatella (peach twig borer) being the most extensively studied due to its economic significance as a pest of stone fruits. Larvae typically feed on Prunus species, causing damage to shoots and fruits. The genus has a broad distribution spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anarsia: /əˈnɑːr.si.ə/

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Distribution

Europe (including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Crete, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, former Yugoslavia), Asia (China, Cyprus, Iraq, Israel, Kashmir, Lebanon, Pakistan, Persia/Iran, Syria, Turkey, Russia), Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia), North America (Canada, USA, specifically California). GBIF records indicate presence in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Human Relevance

Anarsia lineatella (peach twig borer/almond fruit moth) is a significant agricultural pest of stone-fruit trees, notably peach (Prunus persica) and almond. In Azerbaijan, larval damage to almond seeds causes yield losses of 30–40%. The is monitored using traps and is a target of programs in orchards across its range.

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