CODLING MOTH Meaning and
Definition
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The codling moth (Cydia pomonella) is a common pest insect that primarily infests apple trees (Malus domestica) and pears (Pyrus communis). It is a small, grey-brown moth with distinct copper-colored markings on its wings. The adult codling moth has a wingspan of around 1 inch (2.5 cm).
The female codling moth lays eggs on or near the fruit during the spring and summer months. After hatching, the larvae or caterpillars feed on the developing fruit, burrowing into it and causing damage. These larvae display a cream-colored body with a brown head and can reach a length of up to 0.5 inch (1.3 cm).
The presence of codling moth larvae can be identified by the tunnel-like trails, known as "stings," they create while feeding inside the fruit. Infested fruits often develop small, darkened entry holes and may eventually rot or drop prematurely from the tree.
To control codling moth populations, various methods are employed, including the use of pheromone traps to monitor adult moth activity and the application of insecticides at specific stages of the moth's life cycle. Additionally, cultural practices such as regular fruit thinning, sanitation (removal of fallen fruit), and pruning to increase airflow can help reduce the likelihood of infestation.
Given its economic importance as a destructive pest, managing codling moth populations is crucial for successful fruit production in many apple and pear-growing regions worldwide.
Common Misspellings for CODLING MOTH
- xodling moth
- vodling moth
- fodling moth
- dodling moth
- cidling moth
- ckdling moth
- cldling moth
- cpdling moth
- c0dling moth
- c9dling moth
- cosling moth
- coxling moth
- cocling moth
- cofling moth
- corling moth
- coeling moth
- codking moth
- codping moth
- codoing moth
Etymology of CODLING MOTH
The word "codling moth" is derived from the Old English term "coddelinge mootha", which can be traced back to the Middle English term "codlyng motte". "Codling" refers to a young apple or an immature apple, while "moth" refers to the insect itself. The term "coddelinge mootha" was used to describe the particular type of moth, now known as the codling moth, due to its association with damaging apple crops, specifically apple codlings. The etymology highlights the historical connection between the moth and the damage it causes to apple fruit.
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