Prays citri (Millière, 1879) Species
Last modified: Nov. 28, 2024, 12:43 p.m.
This page is about an exotic species that does not belong to the Belgian fauna.
Its native range is wide, spanning North and South Africa, the Middle East, India, Japan, Southeast Asia and large parts of Australia.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Praydidae > Genus: Prays > Species: Prays citri
- Vernacular names
- Citrusmot (NL), Citrus Flower Moth (EN)
- Status
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Exotic
1 adult at Edegem, AN, 2013-06-09, leg. L. Janssen. Afterwards also seen in other provinces such as WV, OV, and LI. These are most likely escaped animals from greenhouses and occurrences in Belgium are due to imported Citrus plants and fruit.
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Flight periods
The adults have been seen from early June to mid-November.
Observed on
The larvae feed mainly on the flowers, buds, and young fruit of Citrus species.
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