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Isle of Wight Piercer

Grapholita gemmiferana

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class
Insecta (insecte)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Tortricidae
Genus
Grapholita
Species
Grapholita gemmiferana (Isle of Wight Piercer)

Names in Other Languages

German Bärenschotenwickler

Similar Species in Grapholita

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Petite tordeuse des fruits
Grapholita lobarzewskii
Not Evaluated
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Plum Fruit Moth
Grapholita funebrana
Least Concern
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Pale-bordered Piercer
Grapholita janthinana
Endangered
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Moth
Grapholita molesta
Not Evaluated
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Crescent Piercer
Grapholita orobana
Least Concern
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Triple-stripe Piercer
Grapholita compositella
Least Concern
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Vetch Piercer
Grapholita jungiella
Least Concern
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Northern Crescent Piercer
Grapholita lunulana
Least Concern
View all species in Grapholita →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Isle of Wight Piercer?
The scientific name of Isle of Wight Piercer is Grapholita gemmiferana. It belongs to the genus Grapholita.
What is the conservation status of Isle of Wight Piercer?
Isle of Wight Piercer (Grapholita gemmiferana) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Isle of Wight Piercer live?
Isle of Wight Piercer is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Isle of Wight Piercer belong to?
Isle of Wight Piercer (Grapholita gemmiferana) belongs to the genus Grapholita, which is part of the taxonomic family Tortricidae.
What kingdom does Isle of Wight Piercer belong to?
Isle of Wight Piercer (Grapholita gemmiferana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Isle of Wight Piercer?
The closest relatives of Isle of Wight Piercer in the genus Grapholita include Petite tordeuse des fruits, Plum Fruit Moth, Pale-bordered Piercer, Moth, Crescent Piercer.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Grapholita — 12 Species

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Petite tordeuse des fruits
Grapholita lobarzewskii
NE
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Isle of Wight Piercer
Grapholita gemmiferana
NT
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Plum Fruit Moth
Grapholita funebrana
LC 🐾
Pale-bordered Piercer
Grapholita janthinana
EN 🐾
Moth
Grapholita molesta
NE 🐾
Crescent Piercer
Grapholita orobana
LC 🐾
Triple-stripe Piercer
Grapholita compositella
LC 🐾
Vetch Piercer
Grapholita jungiella
LC 🐾
Northern Crescent Piercer
Grapholita lunulana
LC 🐾
Brown Striped-edge Piercer
Grapholita tenebrosana
LC 🐾
Sainfoin Piercer
Grapholita caecana
VU 🐾
Liquorice Piercer
Grapholita pallifrontana
VU
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