Prays citri
Prays citri, the citrus blossom moth or citrus young fruit borer, is a moth of the family Plutellidae. It is found in Southern Europe.
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Plutellidae |
| Genus: | Prays |
| Species: | P. citri |
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The wingspan is 10–12 mm.
The larvae feed on Citrus species, preferably Citrus limonum, Citrus decumana and less Citrus aurantium, and are considered an agricultural pest.
References
- Technical Bulletin for: Citrus Blossom Moth (Citrus Flower Moth) Retrieved 2016-03-20.
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