Status
Adventive.
Serious pest of Peach in many countries, G. molesta is sometimes imported as larvae with fruit into the British Isles.
New Norfolk record in 2004, bred by Andy Beaumont from a Peach.
Historical maps show VC28 distribution, but with no further info.
Recorded at Munford VC28 in 2023, attracted to the VIT lure (intended for Palpita vitrealis). (O. Richings, 23/08/23, Gen. Det. Male)Verification Grade Comment: Adventive  | Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required. | |
Recorded in 5 (7%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2004.
Last Recorded in 2025.
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