Aspila

Stephens, 1834

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Aspila molesta(Oriental Fruit Moth)
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Aspila is a junior synonym of Grapholita, a of tortrix moths in the Tortricidae. The name was established by Stephens in 1834 but has been synonymized under Grapholita, which is the type genus of the tribe Grapholitini within the Olethreutinae. Specimens historically identified under Aspila are now classified within Grapholita.

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How to pronounce Aspila: /ˈæspɪlə/

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GrapholitaAspila is a junior synonym of Grapholita; specimens formerly placed in Aspila are now classified under Grapholita.

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Nomenclatural status

Aspila Stephens, 1834 is currently treated as a synonym of Grapholita Treitschke, 1829. The Grapholita is well-established with over 100 described of small tortrix moths, many of which are agricultural pests.

Historical usage

The name Aspila appears in historical literature but is no longer valid for taxonomic purposes. Modern sources including Catalogue of Life and integrated taxonomic databases recognize Grapholita as the accepted name.