Goat moth

General The goat moth ( Cossus cossus ), is a pest of broad-leafed trees. It is most often found in birch, ash, willow and elm but can also attack fruit [...] goat-like smell. Trees eventually die. Life cycle and appearance of Goat moth The wingspan of the adults is 70-100 mm; body and wings are dull greyish [...] pupa is 5-6 cm long, dark brown, with spines on the abdominal segment. The moths fly at night in June or July and lay eggs on tree trunks in batches of up

Leek moth

fall of the flowers where moth larvae have eaten the floral peduncles. Life cycle and appearance of Leek moth The leek moth ( Acrolepiopsis assectella [...] General The leek moth is present throughout Europe. It is also found in some Asian countries and has been introduced to parts of Canada. The larvae of [...] through eight stages, namely egg, five larval stages, a pupa and the adult moth. The eggs are small, white and elliptical and are laid singly on the leaf

Cabbage moth

value of infested crops. Life cycle and appearance of Cabbage moth The adult cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) has grey-brown to black forewings, with a [...] brown. The moth flies only at dawn and dusk, hiding in the crop during the day. Several days after emerging from their pupae the female moths lay clusters [...] General The cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) is a highly polyphagous defoliator. Besides being a major cabbage pest, it feeds on 70 plants of 22 families

Tomato moth

fruit than the first. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato moth The forewings of adult tomato moths (Lacanobia oleracea) are a reddish-brown with a feint light [...] General The tomato moth (Lacanobia oleracea) is a particularly a pest in greenhouses but can also inflict damage on outdoor crops. It is a polyphagous [...] mums), apple as well as perennial and woody shrubs and trees. The tomato moth ( Lacanobia oleracea) is found throughout Europe, North Africa, the Middle

Codling moth

General The codling moth ( Cydia pomonella ) is a notorious, worldwide pest of apple and also occasionally of pear, quince, peach and other fruits. It [...] usually ripen prematurely and drop off. Life cycle and appearance of Codling moth The adults have a wing span of 15-22 mm, blackish-brown forewings, suffused

Box tree moth

the box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) poses a serious threat as invasive species. Damage symptoms The larvae of the box tree moth ( Cydalima pe [...] capsules of different sizes. Life cycle and appearance of Box tree moth The female box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) deposits clusters of 5 to 20 eggs in [...] forewings. The adult moths are good flyers. During daytime, they rest on the box trees or on other surrounding plants. The box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis

Diamond back moth

seeds. Life cycle and appearance of Diamond back moth The oval and flattened eggs of the diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) are initially yellow or pale [...] or more light-coloured diamonds, thus the common name diamond back moth. The moths are weak fliers and can disperse, on average, only 13 to 35 m within [...] General The diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) belongs to the family of Plutellidae . It only attacks Brassicaceae species, including cruciferous

Pine processionary moth

processionary moth cause severe defoliation, reducing the viability of oak trees. Life cycle and appearance of Pine processionary moth The female moth has a wingspan [...] General The Pine processionary moth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa), is a major pest of pine trees around the Mediterranean Sea. It is most conspicuously damaging

Oak processionary moth

processionary moth ( Thaumetopoea processionea ), is a major pest of oak in many European countries. The common and scientific names of this moth refer to the [...] the behaviour of the larvae to form long processions. The moth is native to central and southern Europe but is now present in almost all European countries [...] on infested trees are clearly visible. The larvae of the oak processionary moth cause severe defoliation, reducing the viability of oak trees. However, this

Silver-Y moth

General The silver-Y moth ( Autographa gamma ) is a migrant moth that appears in northern parts of Europe until November, migrating back to southern Europe [...] of growing points. Life cycle and appearance of Silver-Y moth The forewings of the silver-Y moth ( Autographa gamma ) have varied markings, from different [...] Europe for the winter months. The moths can fly 2,000 to 2,500 km. In temperate climates, the species produces one to two overlapping generations, and it