Cluster Moth Or European Moth

*Lobesia botrana*, commonly known as the cluster moth or European moth, is a lepidopteran that represents one of the most important pests for the vine. Its development goes through several phases, beginning with the laying of eggs in the inflorescences or clusters of the vine. The larvae emerge and begin to feed on floral tissues or berries, causing direct damage to the clusters. Throughout its development, the moth goes through 3 to 5 generations annually, depending on climatic conditions. The larvae pupate in the soil or in the bark of the vine, where they transform into adults. The adults are small moths that restart the reproductive cycle. During the colder months, the moth enters a diapause phase as a pupa, allowing it to survive until the next spring. Favorable conditions, such as warm temperatures and the continuous presence of hosts, allow rapid spread and increase of populations.