Prays citri, Crete - photo © Κ. Bormpoudaki
Prays citri
MOTH INFO
Prays citri is a moth of the family Praydidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Prays citri
Acrolepia citri
Common name
Citrus ermel, Citrus flower moth.
Classification
Superfamily: Yponomeutoidea > Family: Praydidae > Genus: Prays
Wingspan
9-15 mm
Habitat
Gardens, orchards.
Food plant
The larva is monophagous on Rutaceae (Citrus aurantium, Citrus limon, Citrus medica, Citrus reticulata, Citrus sinensis) and feeds on the inflorescence, buds and young fruits.
It is considered a serious pest of Citrus, especially of lemon trees.
Flight period
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