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Macadamia nut borer

Macadamia nut borer

Larva — Lepidoptera

What is an opportunist?

An "opportunist" is a population (fungi, bacteria, insects…) that takes advantage of a favourable environment to settle in, multiply and feed on it. It often develops when the natural defences of the affected organism are weakened — for genetic reasons or linked to context (water stress, deficiencies, nutritional imbalances, overcrowding…). This is typically the case in monocultures, where a single host plant, uniform and present in large numbers, offers ideal ground for it to spread.

Identification key : Boring caterpillar (fruits, stems, cobs, tubers, wood) (Larva) Butterflies and moths (Adult (and nymphs resembling the adult))

Scientific name : Cryptophlebia ombrodelta

Other names : Litchi fruit moth

Tortricid moth native to South and South-East Asia and Australia, introduced to Hawaii. Caterpillars bore through the husk and shell of macadamia nuts and into litchi fruit, and also develop in legume pods such as tamarind; attacked fruit drop or lose quality.

Crops affected : Lychee, Macadamia (nut), Tamarind

Source : Cryptophlebia ombrodelta (CRYIOM)[Overview] — EPPO Global Database — EPPO

This page lists the bio-preparations in the collection that other references associate with this opportunist: Macadamia nut borer.

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No published recipe is associated with this opportunist yet.

See also

Crops

Lychee Macadamia (nut) Tamarind

Opportunists of the same crops

Chilli thrips False codling moth Mediterranean fruit fly Redbanded thrips Pink hibiscus mealybug Litchi erinose mite Lychee giant stink bug Litchi fruit borer Cocoa pod borer Tamarind weevil Groundnut bruchid

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