AuthorWinokur, L.
Year2005
TitleFemale Oriental Fruit Moth Grapholita molesta (Busck) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) reared from larva found in Nectarine
TypePaper
SourceBr. J. Ent. Nat. Hist. 18: 52-54.
IllustrationsHalf-tone photomicrograph of female genitalia
Review (by Malcolm Storey)Description of the rearing of this moth on nectarines purchased from Lidl in Southampton. The photomicrograph was built from progressive focal slices using Synoptics® Imaging System.
Examine Compound Microscope
Specimen PreparationGenitalia macerated in KOH.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentGrapholita molestaOriental Fruit MothAnimalia: Lepidoptera: Tortricidae
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