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Syndemis cedricola

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Syndemis cedricola
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S. cedricola
Binomial name
Syndemis cedricola
(Diakonoff, 1974)[1]
Synonyms
  • Parasyndemis cedricola Diakonoff, 1974
  • Dichelia cedricola

Syndemis cedricola, the Lebanese cedar shoot moth, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Lebanon and Turkey.

The wingspan is 15–19 mm. The forewings are brown with transversal, olive green stripes and dark brown spots.

The larvae feed on Cedrus libani, causing damage to the leaves and buds. Larvae are active in November and from April to May.[2]

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