Goldspotted oak borer - Agrilus auroguttatus
EEffective: November 30, 2011 - April 16, 2014
Taxonomic Position:
Coleoptera : Buprestidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
INAHBSA
No manual – See Host Matrix |
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
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.
Survey
Approved Method(s):
Method |
Product Name / Instructions |
NAPIS Survey Method |
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:
7/2/12: The Cerceris Wasp Survey Protocol is now available and is listed is the References section below.
The scientific name for the goldspotted oak borer, the Agrilus species that is causing mortality of oaks in California, has gone through several taxonomic changes in the past few years. It has most recently been changed from Agrilus coxalis to Agrilus auroguttatus.
Trap should be used without a lure and hung in oak trees.
Approved Lure(s):
NAPIS Code |
Product Name |
Dispenser |
Effectiveness |
Compound(s) |
0 |
No Lure |
N/A |
undetermined |
|