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Gelechia pistaciae

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Species of moth

Gelechia pistaciae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Gelechia
Species: G. pistaciae
Binomial name
Gelechia pistaciae
Filipjev, 1934

Gelechia pistaciae is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Filipjev in 1934. It is found in Asia Minor and the Middle East.

The larvae feed on the fruit of Pistacia vera, devouring the epicarpio of the fruit.

References

  1. funet.fi
  2. On some little known moths of the family Gelechiidae (Lepidoptera) as pests of crops
  3. Alternative forms of occupation and continuous educational training in Agriculture
Taxon identifiers
Gelechia pistaciae


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