Oriental fruit moth

The oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta) is a small moth, likely originating from Japan, that has become nearly cosmopolitan. Its larvae are considered pests as they damage the twigs and fruit of orchard trees, particularly peaches. This moth is also referred to as the oriental peach moth. Another moth, the Oriental moth (Cnidocampa flavescens), is native to Asia and has established populations in eastern North America, where its larvae also feed on fruit and shade trees. The term "peach moth" is a general classification for moths whose larvae attack peach trees, with the oriental fruit moth being a specific example.123