Tomato leaf miner - Phthorimea absoluta
EEffective: April 13, 2011 - September 10, 2012
Taxonomic Position:
Lepidoptera : Gelechiidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
ITAMCLA
No manual – See Host Matrix |
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
Major Hosts identified in the Host Matrix:
Tomato
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 |
101 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, Orange
|
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap |
102 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, Red
|
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
Trap |
103 - Large Plastic Delta Trap Kits, White
|
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).
Method Notes:
Trap color is up to the state and does not affect trap efficacy.
Approved Lure(s):
NAPIS Code |
Product Name |
Dispenser |
Effectiveness |
Compound(s) |
36 |
Phthorimea absoluta Lure |
rubber septum |
28 days |
E3Z8Z11-14Ac
E3Z8-14Ac
|
Lure Placement:
Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when trapping for this target.
Identification
ID/Diagnostic: Morphological
Morphological: Tuta absoluta is very similar to many species in the same family, Gelechiidae, including other tomato pests. For final identification, it is necessary to carefully examine adult male genitalic structures. Use Brambila et al. (2010).
Mistaken Identities:
Present in U.S.: Two other similar-looking species that may be found as pests in tomato fields are: Keiferia lycopersicella and Phthorimaea operculella.