Strawberry tortrix facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Strawberry tortrix |
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Acleris
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comariana
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The strawberry tortrix (scientific name: Acleris comariana) is a small moth that belongs to the Tortricidae family. It is also known as the strawberry leaf roller. This moth can be found in many parts of the world. Its habitats include Europe, the Caucasus region, and several countries in Asia. These include China, Korea, Japan, and parts of Russia like Amur and the Kamchatka area.
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What Does the Strawberry Tortrix Look Like?
The strawberry tortrix moth is quite small. Its wingspan usually measures between 13 and 18 millimeters. This is about half an inch to three-quarters of an inch wide.
Forewings and Hindwings
The color of the moth's front wings (called forewings) can be very different from one moth to another. They might have dark, almost black, spots or tufts of scales. Often, there is a distinct blotch along the front edge of the wing. The back wings (called hindwings) are usually a plain gray color.
What Does the Strawberry Tortrix Eat?
The young strawberry tortrix moths, which are called larvae, love to eat plants. They especially enjoy munching on strawberries. This includes both wild strawberries and those grown on farms. They also feed on other plants that are related to strawberries.
A Pest in Strawberry Fields
Because these larvae eat strawberry plants, they can sometimes become a problem. When there are too many of them, they can damage strawberry crops. This makes them a "pest" for farmers who grow strawberries.
See Also
In Spanish: Acleris comariana para niños
