Species Details
Zophodia grossulariella
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Common NameGooseberry Fruit-worm
SeasonalityAdults have generally been collected in Alberta in May.
IdentificationA small (2.0 - 3.5 cm wingspan), grey micro moth with a slender, grey body. The slender forewings are light grey in ground color with a paler, whitish costal margin, a blackish discal spot, a black and white distal zigzag cross-band, and a broad, black basal cross-band. The broad hind wings are whitish with pale-brown powdering, especially along the margin and the veins.
Scientific Name
Zophodia grossulariella
Common Name
Gooseberry Fruit-worm
Habitat
Parklands, boreal forest and bogs where gooseberry and currants occur.
Seasonality
Adults have generally been collected in Alberta in May.
Identification
A small (2.0 - 3.5 cm wingspan), grey micro moth with a slender, grey body. The slender forewings are light grey in ground color with a paler, whitish costal margin, a blackish discal spot, a black and white distal…
A small (2.0 - 3.5 cm wingspan), grey micro moth with a slender, grey body. The slender forewings are light grey in ground color with a paler, whitish costal margin, a blackish discal spot, a black and white distal zigzag cross-band, and a broad, black basal cross-band. The broad hind wings are whitish with pale-brown powdering, especially along the margin and the veins.
Life History
The larvae live inside the fruits of currants and gooseberries (the genus Ribes spp.). They are pale green with brown head and thoracic shield. There is one annual generation and the moth over winter as pupa. As a…
The larvae live inside the fruits of currants and gooseberries (the genus Ribes spp.). They are pale green with brown head and thoracic shield. There is one annual generation and the moth over winter as pupa. As a result the pupal stage is very long (up to 10 months). Because of its diet, the Gooseberry Fruit-worm is often considered an important pest of gooseberry and currants.
Conservation
The species is widespread and often common. Not of any concern.
Diet Info
No rearing data from Alberta. But the moth is reported to feed on a variety of currants and gooseberries (Ribes spp.)
Range
Widespread in Canada, northern USA, temperate Asia and Europe. In Alberta it seems to occur where food plants are present.
Citation
Page Citation for Zophodia grossulariella
Page Citation
"Species Details - Zophodia grossulariella, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6144. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
References
Author
Heinrich, C.
Title
American Moths of the Subfamily Phycitinae.
Publication Date
1956
Series Title
United States National Museum Bulletin
Volume
207
Pages
1-581
Author
Roesler, R. U.
Title
Phycitinae
Publication Date
1973
Author
Neunzig, H. H.
Title
Pyraloidea, Pyralidae (Part).
Publication Date
1997
Pages
157 pp
Author
Heinrich, C.
Title
The cactus-feeding Phycitinae: a contribution towards a revision of the American pyralidoid moths of the family Phycitinae.
Publication Date
1939
Series Title
Proceedings of the United States National Museum
Volume
86
Pages
331-413
Specimen Information
There are 20 specimens of this Species.
UASM42854 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1929-05-21
UASM42855 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1951-05-12
UASM42856 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1929-05-22
UASM42857 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1929-05-22
UASM42858 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1929-05-23
UASM42859 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1928-05-13
UASM42860 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1929-05-21
UASM42861 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1929-05-23
UASM42862 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1929-05-22
UASM42863 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1929-05-22
UASM42864 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1929-05-15
UASM42865 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redwater
Collected ByLawrie, D.
Date Collected2001-05-04
JD0033 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByAnweiler, G. G.
Date Collected2006-06-26
JD0084 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dunvegan Provincial Park
Collected ByDombroskie, J. J.; Bromilow, S.
Date Collected2006-05-10
JD0089 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dunvegan Provincial Park
Collected ByDombroskie, J. J.; Bromilow, S.
Date Collected2006-05-10
JD0096 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dunvegan Provincial Park
Collected ByDombroskie, J. J.; Bromilow, S.
Date Collected2006-05-10
BIRD35623 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lowden Springs Conservation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2012-05-08
BIRD35624 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2012-05-12
BIRD35625 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2012-05-12
BIRD35626 - Zophodia grossulariella
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2012-05-13