Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small grey moth whose larvae live in apples and English walnuts: Carpocapsa pomonella is the scientific name for a specific species of moth. It is commonly known as the codling moth. The adult moth is small and grey in color. Its larvae (caterpillars) are significant agricultural pests, as they bore into and feed on the fruit of apple trees and English walnut trees.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The orchard was treated to control an infestation of Carpocapsa pomonella.
  • The life cycle of Carpocapsa pomonella makes it a challenging pest for fruit growers.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific/agricultural contexts: The term is used precisely in entomology, horticulture, and integrated pest management discussions.
  • Research on pheromone traps targets the mating disruption of Carpocapsa pomonella.

Variants and Related Words

• Codling moth: This is the common name for .
• Cydia pomonella: A modern, alternative scientific genus classification for the same species.
• Larva (plural: larvae): The immature, worm-like stage of the moth that causes damage to fruit.
• Pest: An organism harmful to plants or animals, especially one damaging to crops.

Synonyms

• Codling moth: The primary common name synonym.
• Apple worm (informal/colloquial): Sometimes used to refer to the larva inside infested fruit.

Notes on Meaning

• The term refers exclusively to this specific insect species. It is not a general term for any moth or pest.
• The primary meaning is zoological/entomological, relating to its identity as a pest insect.

Noun

1. a small grey moth whose larvae live in apples and English walnuts