codling moth

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codling moth also codlin moth

A small grayish moth (Carpocapsa pomonella) whose larvae are destructive to various fruits, especially apples.

codling moth, codlin moth

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a tortricid moth, Carpocapsa pomonella, the larvae of which are a pest of apples

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codling moth - a small grey moth whose larvae live in apples and English walnuts

Carpocapsa pomonella, codlin moth

tortricid, tortricid moth - any of numerous small moths having lightly fringed wings; larvae are leaf rollers or live in fruits and galls

Carpocapsa, genus Carpocapsa - codling moths

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