Asian spongy moth - Lymantria dispar asiatica
EEffective: August 18, 2010 - March 28, 2012
Resources:
Pest Tracker
CAPS Pest Datasheet
Screening Aids:
| Lymantriid and Lasiocampid Moths |
Taxonomic Position:
Lepidoptera : Lymantriidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
ITAXQBA
| No manual – See Host Matrix |
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
Major Hosts identified in the Host Matrix:
Alder; Apple; Elm; Larch; Linden; Poplar; Sweet gum; Willow
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.
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.
Survey
Approved Method(s):
| Method | Product Name / Instructions | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Trap |
108 - Paper Delta Trap, 2 sticky sides, Brown |
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
| Trap |
110 - Paper Delta Trap, 2 sticky sides, Green |
3001 - General Trapping Procedure |
| Trap |
109 - Paper Delta Trap, 2 sticky sides, Orange |
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:
Contact your CAPS Regional Program Manager to discuss if it is appropriate to trap for Asian gypsy moth in your state.
Trap color is up to the State and does not affect trap efficacy.
Trap color is up to the State and does not affect trap efficacy.
Approved Lure(s):
| NAPIS Code | Product Name | Dispenser | Effectiveness | Compound(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Gypsy Moth Laminate Lure | laminate | 84 days |
disparlure |
| 20 | Gypsy Moth String Lure | string dispenser | 180 days |
disparlure |
Lure Placement:
Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when trapping for this target.
Identification
ID/Diagnostic: Molecular
Molecular: The PPQ policy as stated in the Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) Program Manual is that the APHIS PPQ Otis Laboratory will receive all suspect AGM specimens. The Otis Lab will use DNA analysis to identify the specimens. Contact John Molongoski for the most current version of the Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) Trapping Submission Guidelines for sample submission.
Mistaken Identities:
Lymantria dispar (European strain)