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False codling moth

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description False codling moth Overview

False codling moth is the tortricid moth Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick, 1913), also known as citrus codling moth. Native to sub-Saharan Africa, it has larvae that feed within many crops, including citrus, cotton, maize, macadamia, and other fruit. The species is treated as an economically important quarantine pest because infested produce can transport larvae to new regions.

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How good is False codling moth?

False codling moth scores 4.05/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Moth category. Serious invasive fruit pest with strong quarantine concern; consensus mostly shaped by economic harm rather than naturalist appeal.

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Is False codling moth worth it in 2026?

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