Tomato fruit borer - Neoleucinodes elegantalis
EEffective: April 2, 2013
Taxonomic Position:
Lepidoptera : Crambidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
ITBMEQA
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
Major Hosts identified in the Host Matrix:
Eggplant; Pepper; 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) |
57 |
Neoleucinodes elegantalis Lure |
rubber septum |
30 days |
E11-16OH
|
Lure Placement:
Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when trapping for this target.