Peach Twig Borer Moth Anarsia lineatella Zeller, 1839

Family: Gelechiidae

Subfamily: Anacampsinae

Identification: Forewing mottled gray and whitish. Sharpest marking is black spot at middle of costa; smaller black spot closer to forewing base. Hindwing gray.

Wing Span: 1-1.5 cm.

Life History: Spring larva bores tunnels in twigs and buds; later generations attack twigs and fruits.

Flight: May-August; 3-4 broods.

Caterpillar Hosts: Peach and plums.

Adult Food:

Habitat:

Range: Throughout eastern North America.

Conservation:

NCGR: Not listed

Management Needs: A minor pest in eastern U.S.

Comments: NULL

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Observation date: Apr 21, 1915

Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Somes, M.P.)

Region: Wright County, Missouri, United States

Verified by: legacy.verifier (Somes, M.P.)