Oak Ambrosia beetle - Platypus quercivorus
EEffective: August 18, 2010 - June 15, 2011
Taxonomic Position:
Coleoptera : Curculionidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
INBNQEA
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:
Raffaelea quercivora (Davis et al., 2006)
Survey
Approved Method(s):
Method |
Product Name / Instructions |
NAPIS Survey Method |
Trap |
104 - Multi-funnel Trap, 8 Funnel, Dry
|
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap |
105 - Multi-funnel Trap, 8 Funnel, Wet
|
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap |
106 - Multi-funnel Trap, 12 Funnel, Dry
|
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap |
107 - Multi-funnel Trap, 12 Funnel, Wet
|
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).
Approved Lure(s):
NAPIS Code |
Product Name |
Dispenser |
Effectiveness |
Compound(s) |
42 |
Platypus quercivorus Lure |
rubber septum |
28 days |
quercivorol
|
Lure Placement:
Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when trapping for this target.
Lure Notes:
Availability of the attractant is being reviewed for the 2011 season.
Identification
ID/Diagnostic: Morphological
Morphological: Adults may be confused with other wood-boring beetles.
Mistaken Identities:
7 Platypus species in U.S. including: P. compositus, P. flavicornis, P. parallelus, P. quadradentatus