Carob moth
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Carob moths are certain species
of small snout moths (family
Pyralidae). They are named for their caterpillar
s' habit of becoming a pest on stored fruits of Carob (Ceratonia siliqua).
The term can refer to:
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of small snout moths (family
Family (biology)
In biological classification, family is* a taxonomic rank. Other well-known ranks are life, domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, genus, and species, with family fitting between order and genus. As for the other well-known ranks, there is the option of an immediately lower rank, indicated by the...
Pyralidae). They are named for their caterpillar
Caterpillar
Caterpillars are the larval form of members of the order Lepidoptera . They are mostly herbivorous in food habit, although some species are insectivorous. Caterpillars are voracious feeders and many of them are considered to be pests in agriculture...
s' habit of becoming a pest on stored fruits of Carob (Ceratonia siliqua).
The term can refer to:
- Ectomyelois ceratoniaeEctomyelois ceratoniaeThe Locust Bean Moth , more ambiguously known as "carob moth", is a moth of the Pyralidae family. It has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution.Adults have forewings with a pale brown pattern, and plain white hindwings...
(Locust Bean Moth) - Cadra calidellaCadra calidellaThe Dried Fruit Moth is a species of snout moth in the genus Cadra. It was described by Guenée, in 1845. It is found in most of Europe.The wingspan is 17-25 mm.The larvae feed on dried fruit and seeds....
(Dried Fruit Moth)