Wingless weevil - Otiorhynchus dieckmanni
Effective: February 3, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Taxonomic Position: Coleoptera : Curculionidae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): INASMJA
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2016, 2015
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/3294
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/INASMJA
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 | 3001 - General Trapping Procedure | |
| Trap | 3001 - General Trapping Procedure | |
| Specimen Collection Sample | Beat cloth | 3013 - General Specimen Collection Sample |
| Visual | Visual examination of host foliage | 3031 - General Visual Observation |
Method Notes:
There are four survey methods available. From the literature, it appears that pitfall traps may be the most effificent survey method, depending on the environment.
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. Identification must be confirmed by a Curculionidae specialist.
Mistaken Identities:
Several Otiorhynchus species are found in North America. Warner and Negley (1976) provide a key for sixteen species believed to be present in the United States.
References
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.