Cydia succedana

Cydia succedana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Section: Cossina
Family: Tortricidae
Tribe: Grapholitini
Genus: Cydia
Species: C. succedana
Binomial name
Cydia succedana
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)

Cydia succedana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Europe and has been introduced to New Zealand.

The moth flies from April to September depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Ulex europaeus, Genista, Lotus and Cytisus scoparius. The larva is used as an agent to biologically control gorse in New Zealand feeding on the seeds and as a result killing the plant.

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