Horse chestnut leafminer - Cameraria ohridella
EEffective: April 22, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Resources:
Pest Tracker
CAPS Pest Datasheet
Screening Aids:
| Cameraria ohridella - Horse Chestnut Leaf Miner |
Taxonomic Position:
Lepidoptera : Gracillariidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
ITAPCBA
| 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 but damage may lead to invasion by secondary pests. Early leaf loss may cause the tree to be more susceptible to secondary infections and abiotic stresses.
Survey
Approved Method(s):
| Method | Product Name / Instructions | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Visual | See the CPHST pest datasheet for detailed survey instructions. |
3031 - General Visual Observation |
Identification
ID/Diagnostic: Morphological
Morphological. Positive identification should be performed by a taxonomist with expertise in the family Gracillariidae. For CAPS surveys, identification will be based on both larval specimens and leaf mines from the host tree.
Identification of adults requires genitalia dissection.
Identification of adults requires genitalia dissection.
Mistaken Identities:
Present in U.S.: Cameraria aesculisella is a North American species that mines Aesculus species. There are many similar-looking native species that resemble C. ohridella adults.