Casuarina tussock moth - Lymantria xylina
EEffective: August 13, 2013
Taxonomic Position:
Lepidoptera : Lymantriidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
ITAXAQA
This pest is a member of the following lists:
These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
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:
Trap should be used with ends open. Trap color is up to the State and does not affect trap efficacy.
Recommended trap service schedule:
- Every two weeks: Check traps to collect samples.
- Every month: Replace the traps, as the sticky surface becomes covered with dust, leaves, etc.
Approved Lure(s):
NAPIS Code |
Product Name |
Dispenser |
Effectiveness |
Compound(s) |
62 |
Lymantria xylina Lure |
string dispenser |
180 days |
Xylinalure
|
Lure Placement:
Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when trapping for this target.
Lure Notes:
The
Lymantria xylina lure is effective for 180 days. Producing the lure is time-consuming, so using the lure for the full length of effectiveness is strongly encouraged. For negative data reporting, use the lure with the paper delta trap.
- At the start of the survey season, attach the lure to the trap by stapling the string dispenser to a twist-tie and then stapling the twist-tie to the trap. The twist-tie will reduce repeated handling of the string dispenser when replacing traps throughout the season.
- When replacing the trap (monthly), remove the twist-tie with attached lure from the old trap and staple it to the new trap.
Identification
ID/Diagnostic: Morphological
Morphological. When sorting non-target Lymantriidae from trap collections, use Ferguson (1978).
Ferguson, D. C. 1978. Noctuoidea (in part): Lymantriidae. Fasc. 22.2. In R. B. Dominick et al. The Moths of America North of Mexico.
Mistaken Identities:
Lymantria xylina may be confused with other Lymantria species including Lymantria apicebrunea.