Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

49.324 (BF1257) Pea Moth Cydia nigricana, (Fabricius, 1794)

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General Information

This species is a recognised pest of cultivated and garden peas.

Flies during the day

Wingspan: 12-16 mm.
Foodplant(s): peas (Pisum spp.), vetches (Vicia spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-August
National status: Common

Habitat

Rough downland, fields and gardens and horticultural land where peas are cultivated.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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