- Scientific NameAmyelois transitella
- Common NameNavel Orangeworm
About Pest
Moths have irregular, silver gray and black forewings and legs and a snoutlike projection at the front of the head. Newly hatched larvae are reddish orange and later instars vary from milky white to pink. Larvae have reddish brown head capsules.
Primary Crops Affected
Navel Orangeworm is a primary pest of almonds in California and is found on several agricultural and nonagricultural hosts.