Oak splendour beetle - Agrilus biguttatus
EEffective: November 30, 2011 - April 16, 2014
Taxonomic Position:
Coleoptera : Buprestidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
INAHRPA
No manual – See Host Matrix |
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
Major Hosts identified in the Host Matrix:
Oak
This list includes important economic or environmental hosts but does not represent all major hosts of the pest. Check CAPS pest datasheet for complete list of hosts.
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Plant Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms but damage may lead to invasion by secondary pests. Armillaria spp. may occur after trees are infested (Moraal and Hilszczanski, 2000a; 2000b).
Survey
Approved Method(s):
Method |
Product Name / Instructions |
NAPIS Survey Method |
Visual |
See Silagyi et al., (2010; rev. 2011). |
3031 - General Visual Observation
|
Trap |
19 - Prism Trap, Purple
|
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Cerceris Sample |
Cerceris wasps. |
3015 - Cerceris Sample
|
Trap Spacing and Placement: When trapping for woodborers or bark beetles, separate traps with different lure combinations by at least 30 meters (98 feet).
Method Notes:
02/27/13: When reporting data into NAPIS, use the NAPIS code 00581 - Trap;Prism;Purple (No Lure). By using this code for A. biguttatus, you are stating that you have conducted both a visual survey (as described above) and have used a purple prism trap.
7/2/12: The Cerceris Wasp Survey Protocol is now available and is listed is the References section below.
Identification
ID/Diagnostic: Morphological
Morphological: Pupae and adults may be identified by a taxonomist. Agrilus biguttatus may be confused with indigenous and exotic buprestid species.
Mistaken Identities:
Present in the U.S.: Agrilus planipennis (Emerald ash borer), Agrilus cuprescens, Agrilus cyanescens, Agrilus derasofasciatus, Agrilus hypericici, Agrilus obsoletoguttatus, Agrilus pilosovittatus, and Agrilus sinuatus.
(There are 171 Agrilus species documented in America north of Mexico.)