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Codling Moth  Cydia pomonella - Cydia pomonella

Codling Moth Cydia pomonella - Cydia pomonella
Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA
September 2, 2007
I hope I got this one right. There is only 1 other image on the guide.
Came to lights

Moved
Moved from Tortricid Moths.

I agree, this is C. pomonella
I agree, this is C. pomonella.

Moved
Moved from Moths.

Codling Moth
I think you're right but I noticed you spelled "Codling" with an extra "d" so I looked it up and found that Codling Moths are old world moths named for the fruit that the lavae infest. A "Codling" is a green apple used for cooking.

 
Codling Moth
Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I shall correct it
Michel Kleinbaum

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