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Pea Moth

  • Cydia nigricana

Identification

Pea moth larvae are tiny caterpillars found within pea pods.

A pea moth larva, Cydia nigricana (Tortricidae) Credit: Arthur L. Antonelli
Pea moth larva. Credit: Arthur L. Antonelli

Damage

Larvae feed within pods on developing peas.

A pea moth larva, Cydia nigricana (Tortricidae), in a pea pod. Credit: Arthur L. Antonelli
Pea moth damage to pod. Credit: Arthur L. Antonelli

Solutions

There are no registered insecticides for control of pea moth on peas. Handpick larvae and remove damaged pods.

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