Pest Photo

Todd M. Gilligan and Marc E. Epstein, TortAI: Tortricids of Agricultural Importance, USDA APHIS ITP, Bugwood.org

Citrus fruit borer

Gymnandrosoma aurantianum

Citrus fruit borer (Gymnandrosoma aurantianum) is an insect pest of citrus fruits. It is a native of Central and South America.

The larvae of this insect pest feed on mature fruits from various trees. They are especially prevalent on citrus fruits.

For more information about this plant pest, see the CAPS data sheet and the CABI data sheet.