Navel orangeworm

Photo by Jack Kelly Clark, UC Statewide IPM Program

Larvae of moth (Lepidoptera) – Amyelois transitella Found in USA and Canada Moths lay eggs on new fruit or in mummies Larvae feed on nut meat, leaving webbing and frass Increases threat of aflatoxins in nuts Orchard hygiene important for control

High priority pest of: Almonds, Pistachios, Walnuts

Scientific name: Amyelois transitella
EPPRD Category: 3
Life Form: Butterflies & moths (LEPIDOPTERA)

Pest Documents

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol