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In Portugal chestnut tree (Castanea sativa Miller) has an economic, social and landscape
importance. Trás-os-Montes, in the Northeast of the country, is the first Portuguese fruit
producer region with 80% of the production. The fruits produced in this region are of high
quality, that was been recognized by the European Union with Protected Denomination of
Origin "Castanha da Terra Fria ", however, every year the attack of pests is a problem that
. cause serious losses. The chestnut moth Laspeyresia (= Cydia) splendana Hubner is the
most serious pest of chestnut fruit in several countries.
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Bento, A.; Pereira, S.; Pereira, J.A. (2009). Biology and losses of the chestnut moth, Laspeyresia (= Cydia) splendana (Hübner), in northeast of Portugal. In Castanea 2009. 1st European Congress on Chestnut. Cuneo. p. 207