False codling moth - Thaumatotibia leucotreta

EEffective: August 18, 2010 - April 25, 2011
Resources: Pest Tracker CAPS Pest Datasheet
Screening Aids:
Thaumatotibia leucotreta - False Codling Moth
Thaumatotibia leucotreta - False Codling Moth, Adult
Thaumatotibia leucotreta - False Codling Moth, Larval ID
Screening Key for CAPS Target Tortricidae in the Eastern and Midwestern United States (males). Lab Manual for the Lepidoptera Identification Workshop. University of Maryland
Thaumatotibia leucotreta - False Codling Moth, “FCM” Identification Aid
Taxonomic Position: Lepidoptera : Tortricidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): ITBUEUA
No manual – See Host Matrix
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
Major Hosts identified in the Host Matrix:
Citrus; Corn; Cotton; Macademia; Peach, Nectarine; Pepper; Plum; Pomegranate

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.
Survey
Approved Method(s):
Method Product Name / Instructions NAPIS Survey Method
Trap 22 - Wing Trap Kit, Paper
 3001 - General Trapping Procedure
Trap Spacing and Placement: When trapping for more than one species of moth, separate traps for different moth species by at least 20 meters (65 feet).
Approved Lure(s):
NAPIS Code Product Name Dispenser Effectiveness Compound(s)
9 Thaumatotibia leucotreta Lure rubber septum 56 days E8-12Ac
Z8-12Ac
Lure Placement: Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when trapping for this target.
Identification


ID/Diagnostic: Morphological

Morphological: Larvae: specimens must be examined under a dissecting microscope preferably by a screener experienced with the arrangement of setae on Lepidoptera larvae.
Mistaken Identities:
Cydia spp., Cydia pomonella, Cryptophlebia spp.
References
  1. Komai, F. 1999. A taxonomic review of Grapholita and allied genera (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in the Palearctic Region. Ent. Scand. Supplement number. 55. 226 pages
  2. Passoa, S. 2007. Quarantine Significant Lepidoptera of Concern to the Southern United States. Presentation given at the Invasive Arthropod Workshop. Clemson University. May 7-9, 2007.