Fruit Invaders: Battling Insects Nesting Inside Your Bounty

Feb 2, 2024

This moth is a common pest of apples and pears. The larvae bore into the fruit, creating tunnels and causing damage.

Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella)

Various species of fruit flies lay eggs on the surface of ripe or overripe fruits. The larvae hatch and burrow into the fruit, consuming it from the inside.

Fruit Fly (Drosophila spp.)

 This moth is a major pest of stone fruits such as peaches and plums. The larvae bore into the fruit, causing damage to both the flesh and the pit.

Oriental Fruit Moth (Grapholita molesta)

Found in tropical regions, this weevil lays its eggs inside mango seeds. The larvae feed on the seed, affecting the development of the fruit.

Mango Seed Weevil (Sternochetus mangiferae)

Different species of cherry fruit flies lay eggs on cherries. The larvae tunnel into the fruit, causing it to rot.

Cherry Fruit Fly (Rhagoletis spp.)

Similar to the cherry fruit fly, the apple maggot lays eggs on the surface of apples. The larvae burrow into the fruit, leading to damage.

Apple Maggot (Rhagoletis pomonella)

This moth infests bananas, particularly in tropical regions. The larvae bore into the fruit, affecting its quality.

Banana Moth (Opogona sacchari)