Cherry Shoot Borer Moth
Common NameCherry Shoot Borer Moth
Scientific NameArgyresthia pruniella
FamilyArgyresthiidae
SubfamilyN/A
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, dark brown
HabitatOrchards, gardens, woodlands, hedgerows where host plants are present
Geographic RangeEurope, North America (introduced), parts of Asia
Host Plantscherry (Prunus avium, Prunus cerasus), plum, apricot, peach, apple
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the shoots and buds of Prunus trees, causing damage. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or bark crevices, with one generation per year.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the striking white forewings with two prominent dark brown bands, and the distinctive dark brown tuft at the tip of the abdomen.
Description
A small moth with white forewings distinctly marked by two broad, irregular dark brown transverse bands and a dark brown tuft at the end of the abdomen.
