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Prays citri

(Prays citri)

Description

Prays citri, the citrus blossom moth or citrus young fruit borer, is a moth of the family Plutellidae. It is found in Southern Europe. The wingspan is 10–12 mm. The larvae feed on Citrus species, preferably Citrus limonum, Citrus decumana and less Citrus aurantium and are considered an agricultural pest.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Yponomeutidae
Genus:Prays
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