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See also Taxonomy of Tortricidae for full list of genera.
Olethreutidae
Tortricidae is a family of moths, commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths,[1] in the order Lepidoptera. Tortricidae is a large family with over 10,350 species described, and is the sole member of the superfamily Tortricoidea.,[2] although the genus Heliocosma is sometimes placed within this superfamily. Many of these are economically important pests. Olethreutidae is a junior synonym. The typical resting posture is with the wings folded back producing a rather rounded profile.
Notable tortricids include the codling moth and the spruce budworm, which are among the most well-studied insects on the planet because of their economic impact.[3]
The Tortricids include many economically important pests, including :-
See also Mexican jumping bean moth (Cydia deshaisiana)
Tortricidae is considered to be the single most important family of insects that feed on apples, both economically and in diversity of feeding found on fruit, buds, leaves and shoots. In New York state, no fewer than 17 species of Tortricidae have gained pest status in regards to apple production.
The organophosphate sprays are favored and are timed carefully to catch the hatching larvae before they can bore into the fruit.
Mimicry, Cretaceous, Insect, Hymenoptera, Silk
Cnidaria, Sponge, Bacteria, Fungus, Biological classification
Lepidoptera, Eriocraniidae, Animal, Insect, Immidae
Lepidoptera, Assam, Animal, Micropterigidae, Eriocraniidae
Cecidomyiidae, Hemiptera, Moth, Gall wasp, Scale insect
Tortricidae, Animal, Lepidoptera, Taiwan, Taxonomy (biology)
Tortricidae, India, Animal, Lepidoptera, Taxonomy (biology)
Tortricidae, Animal, Lepidoptera, China, Russian Far East