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Pea Moth

Cydia nigricana

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (สัตว์)

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Insecta (แมลง)

Lepidoptera (ผีเสื้อ)

Species

Cydia nigricana (Pea Moth)

Names in Other Languages

German Erbsenwickler

Similar Species in Cydia

Aspen-shoot Piercer

Cydia corollana

Pine-cone Piercer

Cydia conicolana

Scarce Pine Piercer

Cydia cosmophorana

DE: Kastanienwickler, Eichenwickler ES: Oruga de la castaña FR: Carpocapse des châtaignes IT: Cidia o Tortrice tardiva delle castagne PT: Bichado das castanhas GB: Acorn moth, Chestnut fruit tortrix

Cydia splendana

Eastern Piercer

Cydia leguminana

Scarce Maple Piercer

Cydia inquinatana

Rest-harrow Piercer

Cydia microgrammana

Near Threatened

Cydia medicaginis

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vs Aspen-shoot Piercer vs Pine-cone Piercer vs Scarce Pine Piercer vs DE: Kastanienwickler, Eichenwickler ES: Oruga de la castaña FR: Carpocapse des châtaignes IT: Cidia o Tortrice tardiva delle castagne PT: Bichado das castanhas GB: Acorn moth, Chestnut fruit tortrix

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pea Moth?

The scientific name of Pea Moth is Cydia nigricana. It belongs to the genus Cydia.

What is the conservation status of Pea Moth?

Pea Moth (Cydia nigricana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pea Moth live?

Pea Moth is found in Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Pea Moth belong to?

Pea Moth (Cydia nigricana) belongs to the genus Cydia, which is part of the taxonomic family Tortricidae.

Is Pea Moth endangered?

No, Pea Moth (Cydia nigricana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pea Moth belong to?

Pea Moth (Cydia nigricana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Pea Moth?

The closest relatives of Pea Moth in the genus Cydia include Alfalfa Moth, Aspen-shoot Piercer, Pine-cone Piercer, Scarce Pine Piercer, DE: Kastanienwickler, Eichenwickler ES: Oruga de la castaña FR: Carpocapse des châtaignes IT: Cidia o Tortrice tardiva delle castagne PT: Bichado das castanhas GB: Acorn moth, Chestnut fruit tortrix.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Cydia — 20 Species

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Cydia medicaginis

Aspen-shoot Piercer

Cydia corollana

Pine-cone Piercer

Cydia conicolana

Scarce Pine Piercer

Cydia cosmophorana

DE: Kastanienwickler, Eichenwickler ES: Oruga de la castaña FR: Carpocapse des châtaignes IT: Cidia o Tortrice tardiva delle castagne PT: Bichado das castanhas GB: Acorn moth, Chestnut fruit tortrix

Cydia splendana

Eastern Piercer

Cydia leguminana

Scarce Maple Piercer

Cydia inquinatana

Rest-harrow Piercer

Cydia microgrammana

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Pea Moth

Cydia nigricana

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Pine-bark piercer moth

Cydia coniferana

Large Beech Piercer

Cydia fagiglandana

Sallow-shoot Piercer

Cydia servillana

Spruce Seed Moth

Cydia strobilella

Highland Piercer

Cydia cognatana

Spruce-bark Piercer

Vagrant Piercer

Breckland Piercer

Cydia millenniana

Spruce bark tortricid

Cydia pactolana

Cydia pomonella

Data verified มีนาคม 2026

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