Epiphyas xylodes (Meyrick, 1910)
 TORTRICINAE ,   TORTRICIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

Epiphyas xylodes
(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Aranda)

These caterpillars are an orchard pest, attacking the fruit of:

  • Cherries ( Prunus avium, ROSACEAE ).

    Epiphyas xylodes
    (Photo: courtesy of Brian Cartwright, Adelaide Hills)

    The adult moth of this species has cream wings, with a dark costal patch on each forewing. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

    The pheromones of this species have been investigated.

    The species has been found in :

  • New South Wales,
  • South Australia, and
  • Tasmania.

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    (updated 5 April 2011)