Aspila molesta

Oriental Fruit Moth

Aspila molesta, commonly known as the Oriental Fruit , is a of in the . It is a known agricultural pest whose feed on fruit trees. The species has been documented through iNaturalist observations, indicating established in areas where it occurs.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aspila molesta: /əˈspiːlə moʊˈlɛstə/

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Diet

feed on fruit trees.

Ecological Role

Agricultural pest affecting fruit production.

Human Relevance

Economic pest of fruit orchards; damage developing fruits.

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