Choristoneura occidentalis explained

For the western spruce bud worm previously known as Choristoneura occidentalis, please see Choristoneura freemaniChoristoneura occidentalis is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Tanzania and Gambia.[1]

The larvae feed on Maesopsis eminii, Pinus patula, Vigna unguiculata, Allium cepa, Cajanus, Citrus (including Citrus aurantium), Coffea (including Coffea arabica), Corchorus, Cupressus lusitanica, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Eucalyptus torelliana, Glycine max and Gossypium species.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: De Prins . J. . De Prins . W. . amp . 2017 . Choristoneura occidentalis (Walsingham, 1891) . Afromoths . December 5, 2017.