Cydia albimaculana

(Fernald, 1879)

White-marked Cydia

Cydia albimaculana is a small described by Fernald in 1879. The is placed in the Cydia, a group that includes several economically significant agricultural pests such as the (C. pomonella) and filbertworm (C. latiferreana). It is known from North America and has been documented through citizen science observations. The specific epithet "albimaculana" refers to markings on the .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cydia albimaculana: /ˈsiːdiə ælbɪˌmækjuˈlænə/

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Distribution

North America

Similar Taxa

  • Cydia latiferreanaBoth are North Cydia in the same , but C. latiferreana (filbertworm) is a documented agricultural pest of pomegranate and other with known economic impact, while C. albimaculana lacks recorded pest status.
  • Cydia pomonellaBoth share the Cydia and similar size and patterning, but C. pomonella () is a major global pest of apple and pear orchards with extensive research on trapping and management, whereas C. albimaculana has no documented agricultural significance.

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