Goldspotted oak borer - Agrilus auroguttatus
EEffective: August 18, 2010 - November 29, 2011
Resources:
Pest Tracker
CAPS Pest Datasheet
Screening Aids:
| Agrilus spp. |
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 |
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:
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 |
Identification
ID/Diagnostic: Morphological
Morphological
Mistaken Identities:
There are 171 Agrilus species documented in America north of Mexico.