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Cydia pactolana

Spruce bark tortrix Cydia pactolana

Description

The spruce bark tortrix is a small moth with a wingspan of approx. 13–15 mm. In May and June the females lay eggs under the bark scales on branch nodes or other parts of 10–20 year old spruce stems. The larvae hatch
in June, mine under the bark and tunnel 5–6 cm long galleries. Overwintering inside the larval galleries, they pupate in spring. The presence of the caterpillar is indicated by resin flow and frass coming out from the larval tunnel. Can cause damage mainly in young spruce stands (Christmas tree plantations) when abundant. The feeding damage induces galls on the injured parts, disfiguration of trees and secretion of resin. Minor damage usually heals rapidly. Not rare in Central Europe.

Symptom

Thickening of the stem. Presence of excrements.

Tree Species: Spruce

Part of a plant- attacked: Tree trunk, Leaf / Needle, Branch

Pest significance: Harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes

Last observations

There are a total of 2 observations of the species in the system

Cydia pactolana Spruce bark tortrix Cydia pactolana
Juraj Galko
Number of votes: 0
Published: 14.4.2022

Cydia pactolana Spruce bark tortrix Cydia pactolana
Juraj Galko
Number of votes: 0
Published: 14.4.2022

Cydia pactolana Spruce bark tortrix Cydia pactolana
Juraj Galko
Number of votes: 0
Published: 14.4.2022

Cydia pactolana Spruce bark tortrix Cydia pactolana
galko
Number of votes: 0
Published: 30.8.2021

Cydia pactolana Spruce bark tortrix Cydia pactolana
galko
Number of votes: 0
Published: 30.8.2021