About Cydia pyrivora (Danilevsky, 1947)
Cydia pyrivora, commonly known as the pear fruit moth or pear tortricid, is a species of moth that belongs to the family Tortricidae. It has been recorded in Latvia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Sardinia, Sicily, mainland Italy, Austria, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Romania, Bulgaria, Algeria, the island of Crete in Greece, Ukraine, and southern and central Russia. The wingspan of adult individuals ranges from 17 to 22 mm. In Austria, adult moths are active during the second half of June, while in Russia they are active from May to June. This species produces one new generation per year. Its larvae feed on plants of the genus Pyrus.
