Introduction

One of the major pests of the fig tree, Ficus carica L., is Ocnerogyia
amanda Staud (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae). (Saad and Ameen,1983;
Al-Azawi et al., 1990) After hatching directly and feeding on leaves
for 24 hours, the larva is a harmful stage. The majority of a tree's
vegetative portions were devoured by developed instars, leaving just
the vital veins and midribs in a severely attached state. )Al-Azawi,
A. F. et al. 1990) The eyes are small and elliptical, the proboscis is
nonexistent, and the frons are smooth with a huge tuft of hair. The
palpi are very short and porrect., )Buxton, P. A. 1920). Certain
nations have more advanced agricultural systems and are less
familiar with tree pests than the Kurdistan area. The records that are
produced are intended to enhance the information that was
previously available on the life cycle of the Iraqi fig leaf
moth.)Barbehenn, R. V. & Constabel, C. P. 2011 Al-Khayat, A. K.
1975)

Figs are subtropical fruits in the Moraceae family's Ficus genus.)Ben

Temessek, M. et al. 2023). Fig fruit is visually appealing, high in
energy, and nutrient-dense. It can be eaten dried or fresh. The flavour
of dried figs is chewy and sweet. (Hussain, S. Z., Naseer, B., Qadri,
T., Fatima, T., & Bhat, T. A. 2021). The Mediterranean region has a
wide diversity of fruit trees within the same species, which has been
valued for cultural, economic, and religious reasons dating back to
ancient times. Condit's (1947) study on the fig tree extensively
discusses the significance of Ficus carica in myths and traditional
stories. (Gsell 1914; Bellakhdar 2003). Fruit trees are vulnerable to
various diseases and pests that can impact both the quantity and
quality of their yield. Among the challenges faced by fruit trees are
infestations by insects like fruit worms, which can damage the fruits
by creating holes in them. )Al-Shammari, H. R. T. 2012).
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