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Prays citri

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Prays citri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Praydidae
Genus: Prays
Species:
P. citri
Binomial name
Prays citri
Synonyms
  • Prays nephelomina

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.

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