Crossed grape berry moth

A species of grape berry moth; see there.

This dreaded pest (also known as grape moth or wine moth) has been known as a pest in viticulture since the Middle Ages. The butterfly belongs to the moth family. It is characterised by the plant parts spun into a living tube. They are produced when the caterpillars (larvae) of the pest wrap a web around the grapes and leaves of the vines. This is where the name "grape berry moth" comes from.

Traubenwickler - Gespinst und Raupe

First, the caterpillars (pictured right) produce a protein-rich liquid with the help of special glands in their heads. When the liquid is exposed to the air, it hardens into silky threads. The caterpillars use the silk threads to weave a web (picture left) that protects them from predators and environmental conditions.

There are two species that are easy to distinguish visually, but whose way of life and damage pattern are almost identical. The caterpillars feed on flowers, grapes and vine leaves. Both species can be found in Central Europe.

Single-banded grape berry moth (Eupoecilia ambiguella)

The name refers to the band. These are dark, broad and even stripes in the centre of the wings on the left and right. This species with a black head capsule is less thermophilic and is also found in colder, northern areas. The pictures from left to right: butterfly,...

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