Aspila molesta
Oriental Fruit Moth
Aspila molesta, commonly known as the Oriental Fruit , is a of tortricid moth in the Tortricidae. It is a known agricultural pest whose larvae feed on fruit trees. The species has been documented through iNaturalist observations, indicating established in areas where it occurs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aspila molesta: /əˈspiːlə moʊˈlɛstə/
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Diet
Larvae feed on fruit trees.
Ecological Role
Agricultural pest affecting fruit production.
Human Relevance
Economic pest of fruit orchards; larvae damage developing fruits.