Black fir sawyer - Monochamus urussovii
Effective: April 13, 2015
Taxonomic Position: Coleoptera : Cerambycidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): INALTCA
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Exotic Wood Borer / Bark Beetle, Pine
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/3077
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/INALTCA
Hosts Identified in the CAPS Host Matrix:
Fir; Larch; Pine; Spruce
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.
Survey

Approved Method(s)
Method Detail NAPIS Survey Method
Trap 105 - Multi-funnel Trap, 8 Funnel, Wet 3001 - General Trapping Procedure
Trap 107 - Multi-funnel Trap, 12 Funnel, Wet 3001 - General Trapping Procedure
Trap 2 - Cross Vane Panel Trap, Black 3001 - General Trapping Procedure
Trap Spacing:
When trapping for woodborers or bark beetles, separate traps with different lure combinations by at least 30 meters (98 feet).

Approved Lure(s)
NAPIS Code Product Dispenser Effectiveness Compound(s)
105 Monochamol Lure bubble cap 28 days 2-(undecyloxy)-ethanol
Alpha Pinene UHR Lure polysleeve 56 days alpha pinene
Ethanol Lure polysleeve 56 days ethanol
Lure Attachment:

Attaching lures to traps

IMPORTANT: Do not include lures for other target species in the trap when surveying for this target.

Lure Notes:
04/22/15: The lure combination for this species was recently identified. It is the same three component lure used for the target species Monochamus alternatus. You may report negative data for both of these species from this lure combination starting in 2015.

Survey Recommendations
The following are recommendations for executing the survey using the approved methods for pest surveillance. The recommendations are developed through literature review and consultation with subject matter experts.
Key Diagnostic or Identification

Approved Method(s)
ID/Diagnostic:
Morphological: Under review.
Mistaken Identities:
Under review
References
  1. Carrier, N. C. and K. DiVito. 2015. Cross Vane Panel Trap Modification Protocol.

If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.