What is another word for carpocapsa?
Pronunciation: [kˈɑːpəkˌapsə] (IPA) 
Carpocapsa is the scientific name of the codling moth, a pest that infests apple and pear trees. Some synonyms for carpocapsa include apple worm, wormhole, fruit worm, and codling moth caterpillar. Other common names for this insect include cider worm, maggot, and the American fruit worm. The carpocapsa is a major agricultural pest as it damages the fruit and lowers the quality of the crops. Farmers and gardeners have developed different methods to control or prevent the damage caused by carpocapsa, including pheromone traps, mechanical barriers, and natural predators.
