Yponomeuta malinellus
Yponomeuta malinellus, the apple ermine, is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is native to Europe and Asia, and it has spread to North America.[1]
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Yponomeutidae |
| Genus: | Yponomeuta |
| Species: | Y. malinellus |
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| Yponomeuta malinellus (Zeller, 1838) | |
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The wingspan is 16–20 millimetres (5⁄8–3⁄4 in).[1] The fore ings are white and have 12 to 16 black dots, which are arranged in three irregular lines. The moth flies from June to October.[2]
The larvae feed on apple species. It can defoliate apple trees and negatively impact fruit production for several years following an outbreak.[1]
References
- "Yponomeuta malinellus (Apple Ermine Moth) - Fact Sheet". Canadian Food Inspection Agency. 2012-02-13. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
- The flight season refers to Belgium and the Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.
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