Cydia obnisa
(Heinrich, 1926)
Cydia obnisa is a of tortricid described by Heinrich in 1926. It belongs to the Cydia, which includes numerous economically significant agricultural pests such as the codling moth and filbertworm. The species is classified within the Olethreutinae and tribe Grapholitini. Available information about this species is extremely limited, with only three documented observations on iNaturalist and no published biological studies or records identified in the provided sources.

Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cydia obnisa: /ˈsiːdiə ɒbˈniːsə/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Identification
Cydia obnisa can be distinguished from other Cydia only through examination of genitalia and detailed wing pattern analysis by a . No field identification characters are documented in available sources. The Cydia is characterized by forewings with a well-developed ocellus and hindwings with a sinuate termen, but species-level identification requires dissection and reference to original taxonomic descriptions.
Images
Similar Taxa
- Cydia pomonellaThe codling moth is the most economically important in the and shares the same general body plan, but differs in wing pattern and is associated with apple and pear orchards rather than unknown .
- Cydia latiferreanaThe filbertworm is another congeneric pest that resembles C. obnisa in size and general , but has distinct wing markings and is documented as a pest of pomegranate and other .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Blacklighting at the Bohart: They Saw the Light | Bug Squad
- What Will You See at Bohart Museum Open House | Bug Squad
- Like a Moth to a Flame: Moth Night at Bohart Museum of Entomology | Bug Squad
- Oh, What a (Moth) Night! | Bug Squad
- Line Trapping: A Promising Method for More Accurate Pest Monitoring
- Odorant Receptor Gene in Codling Moth Also Affects Egg Production