posted on 2023-11-22, 08:03authored byAugustus Simson
The Codling Moth (Carpocapsa pomonella) is attracting so much attention at present that I hope I may be excused for making some remarks upon the subject. This insect belongs to that family of the Lepidoptera called Tortricidae (in French, "Tordeuses"), on account of the general habit of their larvae of "twisting" or rolling up the leaves of plants of their abode, usually those leaves enclosing a young shoot or bud. They then devour such leaves, shoots or buds, to the great detriment of the plant attacked. A few take up their abode in the interior or fruits, especially the apple, pear, and plum.
History
Publication title
Papers & Proceedings and Report of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Pagination
77-80
Rights statement
In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania..